Brian's Journal

What my favorite sport is and why.

2008-06-03T12:35:00.002-04:00

My favorite sport is kart racing because I really like the movie Speed Racer. I just saw the movie Speed Racer already, and it was a good movie, and it is Rated PG because it was too violent for my baby cousin, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Hinckley. At the end of the movie, this little boy's brother was the best racer ever, and he won the race! Also, on the Nascar Channel, real kart racers go real fast, and whoever wins the Grand Prix with the most points wins a big, beautiful golden trophy! I also got the new Mario game, Mario Kart Wii, and it is really cool. That is another reason why I like kart racing.

What I liked about Mermaid Lake yesterday

2008-05-30T12:31:00.002-04:00

My favorite things of Mermaid Lake yesterday was the Tug-of-War. Next, we went in for lunch, and I had a hot dog in there with potato chips. After lunch, we went swimming in the pool, and I got to go on the slide, and it was really cool. I also played Mini-Golf with some of the other 5th Graders and with Mr. DeLuca. This turned out to be a great field trip, and when we got back to Belmont Hills, my mom picked me up and took me home.

What directions I need to follow at Mermaid Lake and what I am looking forward to for tomorrow.

2008-05-28T12:29:00.002-04:00

Tomorrow at Mermaid Lake, I need to bring a bathing suit for swimming. Also, I will go on the slide for swimming because I am big enough to go on the slide. For example, only tiny kids cannot use the slide because it is far too dangerous for them to use the slide, and they will get really hurt a lot. Another reason for the water slide is that you need to be big enough to go on the water slide so you will not get hurt. It will be my favorite thing to do tomorrow at Mermaid Lake.

Dylan looking for Max

2008-05-27T12:14:00.002-04:00

There was a boy named Dylan who was walking to the woods, looking for his dog Max. All of a sudden, Dillain hears barking, and Max runs to Dylan and Max licks Dylan right in the face, and Dylan took Max home to live with him forever, and Dillain told Max, "I will never let you get lost anymore, Max." Then he gave Max a big hug, and they are happy to be together again.

What am I looking forward to these last 3 weeks of school?

2008-05-21T12:31:00.002-04:00

I am looking forward to the 5th Grade Field Trip to Mermaid Lake Next Week. The week after that week is the Awards Assembly. On the last week I am looking forward to 5th Grade Graduation. After 5th grade graduation, the day after that I will have a graduation party. I will miss all my friends and teachers at Belmont Hills, and I will say, "I will hope to see you guys in Bala Cynwyd, and I will miss you very, very much."

Transition words

2008-05-19T12:25:00.005-04:00

Tyler had a birthday party. First, he invited lots of people. Most of them came to the party. There were hot dogs and hamburgers to eat. Next, games were played. Soon, Tyler opened his presents. In conclusion, everyone wished Tyler happy birthday and left, they had a good time.

This weekend I went to Alec's birthday party. We went bowling at Wynnewood Lanes. When we got back, we had a soccer ball ice cream birthday cake for Alec. After cake, I beat Alec's brother, Zack, in Mario Kart Double Dash!! In conclusion, my mom and I went home to see how my dad was feeling.

Word Choice

2008-05-14T12:32:00.002-04:00

Rain forests are vital. They are also ravaged. They have thousands of plants. They are also the habitat of many animals. Huge trees keep it shady. Many rain forests are in terrible shape. They are being destroyed. It's up to all of us to help stop this from continuing!

Transitions

2008-05-06T12:34:00.002-04:00

The game was exciting. At that moment, the Wildcats took a big lead. Soon, the Bears tied the game. Afterwards, the game was tied until almost the end of the game. Next, the Wildcats scored 3 points. As a result, they won the game!

What my favorite vacation spot is and why.

2008-04-30T12:26:00.002-04:00

My favorite vacation spot is Disney World in Orlando, Florida. That is because I like seeing all the Disney characters, especially Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. I also like Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore. Maybe some other time I would like to go back to Disney World some day, since Florida is my favorite state in the United States of America.

The detials of what I did this weekend.

2008-04-29T12:05:00.002-04:00

This weekend I went to a concert at the Chili-Cookoff. Her name was Sara Evans, and she is a country singer. My dad knows Sara Evans' music. On Sunday I went to my cousin, Baby Kaitlyn's, baptism at my Poppy's church. After the christining, we had a party for her. My cousin, Baby Kailyn's godparents are now my Aunt Teri and her Uncle Rob. We also saw Kierstin Nicole Hinckly, Baby Kaitlyn's cousin. These things over the weekend were a lot of fun.

What my favorite month of the year is and why.

2008-04-22T11:54:00.002-04:00

My favorite month of the year is June because I like when the Last Day of School comes. This summer, Disney/Pixar's Wall-E comes out in theaters on 6/27/08. I would love to see that movie when it comes out because I want the movie to be excellent because Disney/Pixar is excellent. I like swimming in the summer at the Belmont Hills Pool. Summer is my favorite season of the year.

Weekend News

2008-04-21T12:05:00.002-04:00

This weekend I had fun going to Karate and learning new moves. Next, my mom told me to write about Baby Kaitlyn, my baby cousin. Let me tell you about her now. Baby Kaitlyn is my favorite cousin, and she is getting her Baptism at church next Sunday after mass. After her Baptism, we are going to party at the fire station. Her godparents are going to be my Aunt Teri, and her Uncle Rob. Baby Kaitlyn was born at Crozer Hospital on Thursday January 3rd, 2008.

What I like to play at Recess

2008-04-17T12:39:00.002-04:00

I like to play Knockout at recess because that is my favorite thing to do at recess. I like making baskets all by myself. I like playing that with my friend Brandon Miller. Brandon likes to make baskets, too. In fact, we both like making baskets all the time. We also like to play Knockout with the other 5th Graders.

What my favorite song in the 5th Grade play "It's Saturday" and why.

2008-04-16T12:32:00.002-04:00

My favorite song in the 5th Grade play "It's Saturday" is Toon Time because I like holding up Garfield. That is because Garfield is my favorite cartoon character. I also liked the new movie that came out years ago, Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties. I like watching Garfield, since Garfield has a new friend, a dog named Oddie.

How my week of PSSAs were

2008-04-04T11:32:00.002-04:00

My week of PSSAs was excellent because I learned measurements in Mathematics. Next I learned patterns in Mathematics. In Reading, I learned about the Philidelphia Cheesesteaks. In Lucky: A True Story, there was a little boy who saved a baby bird from falling from a tree. I felt really happy about doing a great job on my PSSAs.

Personification

2008-03-27T12:40:00.002-04:00

List A:
The moon dances in the sky.

The sun teaches the clouds.

The sea dreams about telling.

About animals that I like or know about.

2008-03-26T12:31:00.002-04:00

My favorite animal that I like or know about is a dog. Sometimes I am allergic to dogs, but I like or know about them. My cousins, Briana and Kris Hodge, have dogs, andf their names are Shadow and Hershey. I like and know about dogs already because they are my favorite animals. That's because dogs chew on bones and also eat puppy chow.

The New Dell XPS 630

2008-03-25T11:29:00.003-04:00

I went to the store with my parents. We went to Circuit City to buy something with $1,500. We saw the New Dell XPS 630. We bought it with $1,500. How much change did we get back? $251 because 1,500-1,249=251.

What was my favorite activity over Spring Break?

2008-03-24T12:32:00.002-04:00

My favorite activity over Spring Break was seeing Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! It was a funny movie to see. I went to the AMC movie theaters in Springfield. My parents went with me to see the movie. My favorite parts of the movie were when the Mayor and his wife had 96 daughters and 1 son named JoJo, and when JoJo learned to talk, and the bad guys became good guys at the end of the movie.

What I am looking forward to this weekend.

2008-03-07T12:26:00.002-05:00

I am looking forward to playing video games like Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64 this weekend. I already unlocked the Piranha Court with a perfect score of 50 on the Piranha Challenge with Baby Mario. Next, I am looking forward to my friend, Andrew Grimes' birthday party. Then, I am going to my cousin Mike Helker's birthday party.

About Dr. Seuss

2008-03-03T12:17:00.002-05:00

Dr. Seuss has made his very own books for children like The Cat In The Hat, Horton Hears a Who!, and Yertle the Turtle. I like Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who the movie because that is my favorite Dr. Seuss character. The movie comes out March 14th, 2008 in the USA. This movie is about Horton the Elephant holding a speck, which the Mayor is living with his 96 daughters and one son named JoJo. In this movie, Horton says to Whoville, "Don't worry, citizens of Whoville! I'm light as a feather!" I like this movie because this would be a very, very, very, very funny movie.

Write a story using brain, nervous system, and spinal cord.

2008-02-27T12:25:00.003-05:00

One day inside the human body, there lived a brain, a nervous system, and a spinal cord inside an person. The person's name was Minnie. She had a helmet on her brain while playing football. There was also a spinal cord inside her neck when she was wearing her turtleneck dress. There were nerve cells inside her body while walking. She couldn't wait to show her friends the human body.

The End!

3 things I am looking foward to Middle School

2008-02-25T12:37:00.003-05:00

I am looking foward to read harder chapter books with no pictures in Middle School. I am also looking forward to learning hard and difficult math problems in Middle School. Then, I am looking foward to eating and trying new school lunches, especially salads, which I would like and try the most.

If I had $100, I would.....

2008-02-21T12:30:00.002-05:00

I would buy a video game called Super Smash Bros. Brawl when it comes out next month with $100. I would also buy a Jumpstart World Kindergarten and 1st Grade, some computer games. Then, I would buy a Curious George DVD because I like playing and watching them. Next month, I would use all this money to buy these things.

Homophones

2008-02-20T12:26:00.002-05:00

A homophone is when a word sounds the same but are spelled differently.

1. There, Their
2. Philly, Filly
3. Tail, Tale
4. Horse, Hoarse
5. Flower, Flour
6. Witch, Which

President's Day

2008-02-19T12:36:00.002-05:00

The third Monday, which was yesterday, in February was President's Day. I would rather be a president of the United States of America when I grow up because it was Abraham Lincoln's and George Washington's birthday. Did you know that John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at the back of the head? President Lincoln was hit in the back of the head and died a short time later in a boarding house in Washington, D.C. My dad told me that at home because President Lincoln was a good president.

A narrative about the Pancake Breakfast on Saturday

2008-02-11T12:27:00.000-05:00

On Saturday, I went to the Pancake Breakfast with my dad after karate class. I wanted to be a waiter, and that is what my job was. I tried pancakes with whipped cream, and they were so delicous. My mom was working at the exit door with some of my 5th Grade friends. Only 5th graders can serve all the students, who are also their brothers and sisters at the Pancake Breakfast from Belmont Hills Elemetary School every year. Our school district is Lower Merion School District (or LMSD for the abriviation).

Mario Golf Toadstool Tour

2008-02-08T12:29:00.000-05:00

Mario Golf Toadstool Tour is for Nintendo Gamecube. Wario, Mario's rival, thinks he is the best golfer in the whole world, but he is not. Donkey Kong holds his clubs and putter with only one hand. There are 4 hidden characters in the game, which I already unlocked. The hidden characters are Bowser Jr., Shadow Mario, Boo, and Petey Piranha. According to the game's hidden characters, the secret characters are bad guys! In this game, the courses are, Lakitu Valley, Cheep Cheep Falls, Shifting Sands, Blooper Bay, Peach's Castle Grounds, Bowser Badlands, and then finally Congo Canopy. Bowser Badlands is the toughest course in the game. I feel very happy since I got this game. I can also transfer Neil and Ella from Mario Golf: Advance Tour for the GBA to Mario Golf Toadstool Tour for the GCN.

Narrative

2008-02-05T12:31:00.000-05:00

One day, I went to Disney World with my parents and my grandmother, who is my dad's mom. On Monday night, I had dinner with Winnie the Pooh, or Pooh for short and friends. On Tuesday morning, we had breakfast with Mickey Mouse and friends. These were both at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. I also saw a 3-D film, Mickey's Philharmagic at the Magic Kingdom, and I saw Donald Duck go through the real life while we were wearing 3-D glasses. I thought that was funny, and it made me laugh. Someday I would like to go back to Disney World with my parents.

Persuasive - favorite book

2008-01-31T12:33:00.000-05:00

Dear Ms. Madaffari,
My favorite book is a Geronimo Stilton book because I like troublemaker Trap Stilton, who is also my favorite character in the Geronimo Stilton books. He is always getting into trouble to his cousin Geronimo and also calls him "Gerimeister." And he laughs at Geronimo, and Geronimo also has his favorite nephew, Benjamin Stilton. Geronimo also has his sister, Thea Stilton, who is just a girl. You should go to the book store to buy these books and enjoy them.

Your friend,
Brian McCormick.

New Ice Cream Flavor

2008-01-28T12:26:00.000-05:00

Dear Baskin Robins,
I wanted to sell a caremel ice cream and have a Rainbow flavored ice cream. It will be a top seller surprised flavor. I like it with all different colors, including red, which is also my favorite color. I would like it with a cone and some rainbow sprinkles.

Sincerely,
Brian McCormick.

Mickey's Speedway USA

2008-01-25T12:19:00.000-05:00

Mickey's Speedway USA is for Nintendo 64 and Gameboy Color. In this game, the Weasels have dognapped Mickey Mouse's pal Pluto, so Mickey and all his friends go after those pesky Weasels to save Pluto. The professor, Ludwig von Drake, will give them weapons to drive to victory. First, you go to Indianopolis and you get a postcard from the Weasels. Huey, Dewey, and Louie, Donald's troublemaker nephews are also in the game. You will need the Gameboy version and the Transfer Pak to unlock Huey on the Nintendo 64. Professor Ludwig von Drake is also an unlockable character by earning a platinum trophy on every race on the Victory Vheicles and Frantic Finale.

I feel very happy about getting this game for Gameboy Color.

Persuasive

2008-01-23T12:20:00.000-05:00

Two kids named Marsha and Kevin want bigger allowances by doing chores. It could take place at home by using their manners. For example, they have to take out trash, walk a dog, and wash dishes. It will not be easy for real life kids by doing chores. They deserve a reward for doing chores, and show their manners. All of us people around the world have to do chores, and show our manners.

Relevant

2008-01-22T12:32:00.000-05:00

The important or essential information in a piece of writing.

Character: Koya and the coach

Setting: At a school

Alliteration

2008-01-17T12:30:00.000-05:00

Beautiful blue balls bounced between the blocks. Colorful rainbows have all different colors.

How are a bicycle, a car, and a scooter alike?

2008-01-16T12:11:00.000-05:00

A bicycle, a car, and a scooter have wheels. How they are different is that you have to wear a helmet while riding a scooter or a bike, and you have to wear your seatbelt while in a car because these are called safety and healthy rules. What transportation I would choose as my choice would be a bike. Someday, I would ride my bike without the training wheels. That is why the bike is my favorite transportation.

What equal rights means

2008-01-15T11:59:00.000-05:00

Equal rights means that everyone has the freedom who has different colored skin to be free. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a black man, who also told the world, "I have a dream." The 4th graders of Belmont Hills Elementary School will perform the "People of Peace" play. Only the 4th graders will perform the "People of Peace" play at 7:00 p.m. The 4th graders will sing songs about these people of peace, including Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jumpstart World 2nd Grade

2008-01-11T12:11:00.000-05:00

Jumpstart World 2nd Grade is for computer, a learning game. Frankie is my host by telling me and my Jumpscout to work on Hero Shields and become true heroes. Now it will not be easy for us to become a true hero. To become a True Hero, we first need to understand what being a hero really means. You earn gems to buy things while playing learning games. You earn a Super Gem after playing all the learning games in only one learning unit to earn one piece of the Super Gem. But the evil Color Meister has stolen all the colors of Jumpstart World. I can discover Jumpstart Town and complete my hero's missions in super fast and super fun vehicles. Botley is a good person to talk to, as usual. My favorite characters in Jumpstart World are Kisha, Botley, and CJ.

Compound words of the word "snow"

2008-01-08T12:07:00.000-05:00

1. Snowman
2. Snowfall
3. Snowball
4. Snowmobile
5. Snowplow
6. Snowsuit
7. Snowhat
8. Snowboots
9. Snowshoes
10. Snowcone
11. Snowangels
12. Snowfort
13. Snowgloves

In summary, all these compound words start with the word "snow." Another reason for these compound words that they are my favorite compound words to make.

I can make a snowman using snowballs. When I go to carnivals I always have snowcones.

My favorite field trip

2008-01-07T12:30:00.000-05:00

My favorite field trip is to go to the zoo. I went to the Philidelphia Zoo with my mom. It's fun to go to the zoo as well as seeing the tigers and lions. My favorite animal too see at the zoo is the giraffes with their very long necks. In summary, the zoo is my favorite place to visit.

Super Mario Galaxy

2008-01-04T12:25:00.000-05:00

Super Mario Galaxy is for Nintendo Wii. In this game, Bowser and Bowser Jr. have kidnapped Princess Peach and have taken her castle into Bowser's Galaxy. Mario must defeat all the bad guys before rescuing Princess Peach. If you beat the game as Mario with all 120 stars and defeat Bowser the last time, you will get to play the game as Luigi, Mario's brother. As you play the game as Luigi, the game will be known as "Super Luigi Galaxy." A new character, Rosalina gives Mario some new powers for defeating the bad guys, including Dino Piranha, who I do not like, Fiery Dino Piranha, who I do not like as well, and Bowser. These big bad guys are called bosses, which Mario has to defeat before rescuing Princess Peach.

Parts of Speech

2008-01-03T12:03:00.000-05:00

Pronouns: we, he, she, it, I, you, and they.

Object pronouns: me, us, you, him, her, it, and them.

My New Year's resolution

2008-01-02T12:23:00.000-05:00

I would go for a walk once a week with my mom because it is the best way for exercise. I would walk down the sidewalk with my mom. I would also go for a walk once a week with my dad because we could take the exercise. I love going on walks because all of us McCormicks will get some exercise while walking. It is was just like the doctor told us to do to grow big and strong.

What I am going to do over break

2007-12-21T12:07:00.001-05:00

I am going to my Uncle Rob's new house in New Jersey for Christmas dinner. I might not see my cousins, Katie, Matt or his girlfriend Courtney, and Colleen. I am not so sure what my cousin Colleen works as. I will see my Uncle Rob instead. I wonder what it is going to be for Christmas dinner? I'll have to see for myself.

What I am going to do over break

2007-12-21T12:07:00.000-05:00

ABC list of toys

2007-12-13T12:27:00.000-05:00

A is for airplane, B is for ball, C is for cube, D is for Deck of Cards, E is for Elephant toy, F is for farm animals toys, G is for Gamecube, H is for Harry Potter toys, I is for icky, sticky toys, J is for jump rope, K is for kite, L is for Lincoln Logs, M is for Mario Kart 64 toys, N is for Nintendo Wii, O is for ostrich toys, P is for Playstation 1, 2, and 3, Q is for quest toys, R is for Road transportation toys, S is for Sonic the Hedgehog toys, T is for tops, U is for U-turning toys, V is for van toys, W is for wicked toys, X is for x-ray toys, Y is for Yeti toys, and Z is for Zack the dog toys.

Which colors make you think of Winter and Summer

2007-12-11T12:27:00.000-05:00

White and yellow make me think of Winter and Summer. I like those two seasons of the year, known as my favorite seasons. You know, blue, white, yellow, brown, and gold are me favorite colors of the two seasons, Summer and Winter. White reminds me of Winter because I like to play in the snow. Yellow reminds me of Summer because I like to have fun in the sun. I always feel totally happy to have fun playing outside the house.

How to pass the time while I am snowed in

2007-12-10T12:26:00.000-05:00

I will make snow angels while I am snowed in. I can also build a snowman outside. Then, I would go sledding outside the house for exercise. As the sun will set, I will drink a cup of hot chocolate. The winter snow is more beautiful and icy then person. I can always play outside while I am snowed in from school. These are the things I can pass the time while I am snowed in. I would feel totally happy when I am snowed in from school.

My trip to Florida

2007-11-30T12:21:00.000-05:00

Florida is going to be lots of fun. I'm going to Disney World next week. I will see all the Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse and friends, and lots of more characters from Disney. I have my autograph book that my Uncle Karl gave me, and Mickey Mouse and all his friends will sign it for me. Winnie The Pooh will be there as well with all his friends, including Tigger, and Eeyore. I am going to stay in a hotel with my mom, dad and my grandmother for an entire week. I am going to pack my autograph book, my swimtrunks and my snorkel mask. On the airplane, I will have a lot of snacks to eat. I will be really happy when I get to Walt Disney World.

Tell me the difference between compound and simple sentences

2007-11-27T12:13:00.000-05:00

A compound sentence has three words, "and, "or", or "but". A simple sentence does not have these three words. An example for a compound sentence is, "I'd love to do that, but I cannot because everyone has to let me do my job." An example for a simple sentence is, "The referee was blowing his whistle, signaling the end of the game."

How to show respect

2007-11-14T12:26:00.000-05:00

At our school we are not laughing at our friends. We are also using polite words like I always do to our friends and teachers. We are also helping our friends who fell to the ground, letting them get back up again, and they say, "Thank you!". It is really important to be kind, respectful and responsible. It's nice to use a nice tone of voice as well.

What I did on my day off

2007-11-08T12:26:00.000-05:00

I slept really late in my bed because I did not have to get up early for play practice. I got really sick yesterday, and I have the comman cold. That means I'm not feeling too good today. That is why I do not like getting sick because of this sickness I have to go to the doctor with my mom.

What will I do for Halloween tonight?

2007-10-31T12:24:00.000-04:00

I will go trick-or-treating with my dad and my neighbors tonight. My other neighbors will give me lots and lots and lots of treats. The treats will be candy and other delicous treats. While my mom gives our other candy to the other children, my dad and I always go trick-or-treating every Halloween night. When I get home, I will give the other children some of my candy and treats to them.

Acrostic Poetry

2007-10-30T12:37:00.000-04:00

Fun

Apple

Leaves

Lots of raking

Who is Dalai Lama?

2007-10-29T12:28:00.000-04:00

Dalai Lama is a symbol of peace because he recieved the gold medal of peace. George Bush gave it to him to give to other people around the world. The word "peace" means not fighting, screaming, hitting or kicking at other people. It also means no hurting other people's feelings. He recieved it on 10/16/07 in the Rotunda in Washington, D.C.

Something what I did today

2007-10-25T12:24:00.000-04:00

I did art with 5D today with our new classmate, Jason. Today at art I painted with gold printing ink. We used a roller to print it on the clay then we put it on a blueprint. Subject: Predicate

List 5 words in Prefix and Suffix

2007-10-24T12:21:00.000-04:00

Prefix Suffix
1. fixed
2. lying
1. unlike 3. stones
2. dishonest 4. bigger
3. Incomplete 5. smallest
4. decode
5. overwriten

Make a list of words from "Halloween"

2007-10-23T12:35:00.000-04:00

1. We
2. Hall
3. Low
4. He
5. An
6. Ha
7. All
8. Ah
9. Hallow
10. How

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast

2007-10-19T12:38:00.000-04:00

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast is for Nintendo Wii. The DK Bongos have been replaced with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. I have to shake them as fast as I can before I get too tired. I like to choose Dixie Kong because she's cute and Diddy Kong's girlfriend. Dixie Kong is Diddy Kong's partner and girlfriend, who also has pink rocket barrels. That's why Dixie Kong's favorite color is pink, and has a pink hat and shirt.

What does the word prefix mean?

2007-10-18T12:39:00.000-04:00

The word prefix means syllables or word at the beginning of a sentence. 1 example is Pre like preowned. Example 2 is un like unlucky. Example 3 is re like return.

eBoards

2007-10-17T12:20:00.000-04:00

eBoards are when you can do some of activities at home or at school. This only exists on www.lmsd.org, which stands for Lower Merion School District. Here's how to do it: 1. You go to Curriculum. 2. You go to eBoards. 3. You go to Belmont Hills eBoards. Finally you go to Mrs. Deangilis's 5th grade class, Ms. Madaffari or any other teacher.

What is a survey?

2007-10-16T12:19:00.000-04:00

A survey is when you ask a friend his or her favorite things. You can ask all kinds of surveys like video games, movies or TV shows. Like, "What is your favorite video game?", or, "What is your favorite TV show?". That would have a way to have a conversation with somebody.

On a rainy day I..... (5 detailed sentences)

2007-10-11T12:40:00.000-04:00

What I can do on a rainy day is play checkers. I can also play Connect 4 with a friend. Then I can play Battleship with another friend. I feel happy when I do something indoors on a rainy day. I can tell my friends, my parents or my teacher, Mrs. Deangiles.

How to play Four Square at Recess

2007-10-10T12:22:00.000-04:00

The last player who doesn't pass the ball is out. The last to touch the ball when the other player says, "M&Ms or Skittles", is out as well. The last player who stands out of a square when the other player says, "Ghost or Hot Sauce", is out as well. I love saying "M&Ms and Ghost" because they are my favorite things.

My favorite Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing character

2007-10-09T12:13:00.000-04:00

Peter and his mother are my favorite Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing characters. Sheila is always bossy, known as a big bully. I love calling Sheila a big bully because that's what she is. Sheila is not nice all the time. Just like my friend Alec is not nice. Well, you see Peter's little brother, Fudge always gets into trouble all the time. That's why he is a big baby all the time. I love calling him a big baby because that's what he is.

Bowser Jr.

2007-10-05T12:03:00.000-04:00

Bowser Jr. is Bowser's son who made his first appearance in Super Mario Sunshine. In Mario Superstar Baseball Bowser Jr.'s Star Swing and Star Pitch is Killer Jr. Ball. In Challenge Mode I have to unlock Bowser's Team by completing Challenge Mode at the Special difficulty setting with any team. I like to choose the Wario Greats because Wario is the captain on this team. Bowser Jr. has a Jr. Mask to cover his mouth so I won't see it but I will anyway see his mouth when he takes it off.

Why is exercise important?

2007-10-04T12:04:00.000-04:00

Why exercise is important is because there are all kinds of exercise. Swimming helps you grow big and strong. So does Soccer, Football, Skateboarding, Basketball, Baseball and Snowboarding. I don't think Motocross and Golf gets exercise for you, do they? Lifting up wheights gets body building, and I'm a Pre-Teen for swimming, my favorite thing to do to grow big and strong. I like growing up because it's my favorite thing to do.

How many words can I find in the word "Phillies"?

2007-10-03T12:22:00.000-04:00

1. Phil
2. Pill
3. Phillies
4. Lie
5. Hill
6. She'll
7. He'll
8. Ill
9. He
10. She

Ed Edd 'n' Eddy The Mis-Edventures

2007-09-28T12:01:00.000-04:00

Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy The Mis-Edventures will go easier on Nintendo Gamecube. Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy face off against the evil Kanker Sisters in this game. There are also boss fights in this game. This game makes me laugh a lot. On Ed Marks The Spot, which is also level 6, Eddy made a drawing of himself and using it as a map, picking his nose.

Describe a time when you felt excited 9/24/2007

2007-09-24T12:30:00.000-04:00

The time I felt excited is when I found out I am going to Disney World. I am going to fly in an airplane to get to Florida. Florida is always warm, which is also far away. Florida has so many Orange Trees there that I haven't seen any of them before. This will be a fun trip where dreams come true.

What is a bar graph?

2007-09-18T12:22:00.000-04:00

A bar graph is when you put squares into a big square and add numbers to the Horizontal side, known as the sum, and the one that goes up. This only exists in math while learning numbers. It could also be homework, also known as a math worksheet. I did that in 5D in Mathtime. I always have math upstairs in 5D because it's my favorite room in B.H.E.S. Because Math is my favorite subject in school, I love learning numbers a whole lot.

What I did this long weekend

2007-09-17T12:21:00.000-04:00

I went to church the day before yesterday because we sold cofee for the poor people. I also went to CCD because we were talking about Jesus, Mary, and Joesph living in heaven with the old people including my grandfather, who I haven't seen before and who is also my dad's father. Then I went for a walk with Heather, who is also my sitter. I also talked to my grandmother on the phone. I also went to my cello lesson with my mom. I can't wait for the next long weekend.

Mario Strikers Charged

2007-09-12T12:24:00.000-04:00

Mario Strikers Charged is for Nintendo Wii. The Captains are Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Yoshi, Wario, Waluigi, DK and four new ones, Bowser, Bowser Jr., Diddy Kong and Petey Piranha. The Sidekicks are Hammer Bro, Birdo, Koopa Troopa, Toad, and four new ones, Boo, Dry Bones, Shy Guy, and Monty Mole. The Special Skills during a match are for sidekicks only, and the MegaStrikes are for Captains only. The three Team Captains, Bowser Jr., who I already unlocked by winning the Fire Cup, and Diddy Kong has to be unlocked by winning the Crystal Cup, and Petey Piranha has to be unlocked by winning the final cup, The Striker Cup. I like choosing Bowser, and his three Dry Bones sidekicks because they are very powerful.

What is my favorite activity?

2007-09-11T12:26:00.000-04:00

My favorite activity this year is Art. Mrs. Talerigo is back from having her baby because her baby grew up. She always shows 5D who is also my 5th grade class all kind of paintings and drawings and glazes. I love to do all of them because Art is a lot of fun. But most of all I love painting pictures. I always like Art because this year it's a lot of fun.

How many words can you find in the word September?

2007-09-10T12:31:00.000-04:00

1. Pet
2. Bee
3. Be
4. Me
5. Member
6. Meet
7. Bet
8. Set
9. Temper
10. Step

My 1st Day Of School

2007-09-06T12:09:00.000-04:00

My 1st Day Of School was awsome! I made some new friends in my class. It was also my first day of 5th grade. I'm in the highest grade of all elementary schools. My first day of school was the day before yesterday.

My 1st day of Summer Vacation

2007-06-14T21:13:00.000-04:00

I saw a baseball game in the Narberth park. But the ball went flying into the air and went into the trees. I also went to the park zoo and saw 2 otters pounding each other. I also got the Master Hand trophy on Super Smash Bros. Melee by completing 1P Classic Mode on Hard with Falco Lombardi, one of the newcomers in this game. It was a great day today!

What my favorite part of the school year was

2007-06-12T12:24:00.000-04:00

My favorite part of the school year was gym class with 4L. I liked playing baseball and I ran very, very, very fast. I didn't get tagged out, and I scored.

What I expect to learn in 5th Grade

2007-06-11T12:20:00.000-04:00

I will learn long division in math in 5th Grade next year. I will learn 115 divided by 100. I also want to learn about the planets in science next year in the top grade, 5th Grade. This is going to be lots of fun in 5th Grade next year!

Mario Party 8

2007-06-08T12:19:00.000-04:00

Mario Party 8 is for Nintendo Wii. It is now in stores like EB Games and Game Stop. Plus, there are some minigames for your Miis! There are 2 new playlable characters: Hammer Bro and Blooper. I like to choose Toadette because she is the best.

How much is 3 quarters, 5 dimes and 4 nickels?

2007-06-07T12:18:00.000-04:00

Three quarters and five dimes and four nickels equal $1.45. I am going to buy a new fish with all this money. I will buy a new video game with all this money, too. The total amount is $1.45 because that's what it equals.

How many words in the word mathematics?

2007-06-06T11:22:00.000-04:00

1. Math
2. Matt
3. Thea
4. The
5. Team
6. Mats
7. Eat
8. Tease
9. Them
10. At
11. Tim
12. Meat
13. Meet
14. He
15. She
16. State

A dream vacation I would like to go this summer

2007-06-05T12:18:00.000-04:00

I would like to go to the beach as my dream vacation this year. It's in Hawaii because it's very far away. I would love to take a plane there, but I can't because it'll take forever. I will play with my dad in the ocean.

This summer I will.......... (4 detailed sentences)

2007-06-04T12:16:00.000-04:00

I will go to the seashore in New Jersey this summer. Me and my parents are going to swim in a pool in a motel. We are also going to walk to the beach and my dad and I will swim in the ocean. I am also going to Belmont Hills pool in the afternoon this summer. I can't wait to go back to the same motel as we did last year.

Listing 4 Summer activities

2007-05-31T12:19:00.000-04:00

I am going to Belmont Hills Pool this summer. I am also going to the seashore and the beach. I am also going to camp. I am also going to a motel.

Belmont hills pool
seashore
camp
motel

Over the Summer I will.......

2007-05-30T12:18:00.000-04:00

I will go to the seashore over the summer. The seashore has the beach and a pool. It also has a motel there because I'm going to the same motel with my mom and dad as we did last year. The seashore is in New Jersey. I'm going to swim in the ocean with my dad because we like the ocean at the beach a lot.

What I did over Memorial Day weekend

2007-05-29T12:18:00.000-04:00

I saw a parade over Memorial Day weekend. There was a fire truck that drove in the parade. There was candy everywhere on the street. I also saw some people playing in a band. There was a boy throwing basketballs everywhere to children including me. I saw the parade with my mom and dad and my Uncle Timmy and his kids. What a great parade I saw yesterday, and it was lots of fun.

Springtime is when.......

2007-05-24T12:18:00.000-04:00

We get to have spring break. We also get to have Easter dinner and search for the eggs. We would play baseball outside. Springtime has flowers to grow and bloom. Springthime is the most beautiful season in the whole wide world.

List as many pairs of rhyming words as I can

2007-05-23T12:26:00.000-04:00

Cat Bat
Dog Frog
Sad Mad
Lamb Jam
Car Bar
Bow Toe
Blaze Glaze

3 sentences about the concert yesterday:

2007-05-22T12:13:00.000-04:00

I liked being in the concert yesterday. I saw my Uncle Rob yesterday, but he soon had to leave. My dad took pictures of me and my friends playing our strings instruments. I played my cello very well. My favorite song was Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

Words in the word ''butterfly''

2007-05-21T12:21:00.000-04:00

1. Butter
2. Fly
3. Flyer
4. Yet
5. Tub
6. Tube
7. Let

Edit this sentence: jon and i go to the park yesterday

2007-05-17T12:20:00.000-04:00

John and I went to the park yesterday. We played on the playground yesterday. We also fed the ducks yesterday.

What was my favorite field trip this year? Why?

2007-05-16T12:14:00.000-04:00

My favorite field trip this year was Harrisburg, PA's state capitol because my daddy went with me, but he's never gone on a field trip with my class before. It was a lot of fun! Some of my 4th grade friends took lots of pictures. Even my dad took a picture of us.

What is my favorite day of the year and why?

2007-05-14T12:01:00.000-04:00

My favorite day of the year is the last day of school. I like when school ends for the summer. Mostly the last day of school is on Friday, but not this year. Maybe next year they will have the last day of school on Friday. Why? Because I get ready for summer vacation.

What was my favorite part of the Granny Awards and why?

2007-05-10T12:21:00.000-04:00

My favorite part of the 5th grade play was that some of the 5th graders stole the chair trophies because they weren't being nice to each other. I also enjoyed The 3 Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf at the same time. I also enjoyed Golldilocks and the Three Bears because Goldilocks wasn't really eating the poridge, was she? It was also sad to see David Matthews, our friend leave Belmont Hills.

Definition for the word dividend

2007-05-09T12:23:00.000-04:00

A number to be divided by another.

A few things I've learned in play practice:

2007-05-08T12:21:00.001-04:00

I've learned about Fairy Tales from the 5th grade play from the Mother Goose stories. I've learned about Jack And The Beanstalk. I've also learned about The Three Little Pigs and The Big Bad Wolf. Then I've learned about Goldielocks and the Three Bears. Last I've learned about Rapunzel in the high tower.

I'm a responsible student because I........

2007-05-07T12:16:00.000-04:00

Always want to be kind and help people like helping them garden and clean up. I also want to help them fix some things, like fixing xylophones.

What my favorite part of the Olympics was

2007-05-03T12:14:00.000-04:00

My favorite part of the Olympics was the 60 Yard Dash. I was running really, really fast. My Mom, Dad and Grandmom came to see me. I got a blue 1st place ribbon, but I gave it to Dr. Fox, one of the 5th grade teachers. After the Junior Olympics, some of the 5th graders said, "What time is it?" "Lunch Time!" "The dogs in the house go, woof woof woof!"

What perseverance means to me

2007-05-01T12:18:00.000-04:00

Perserverance means to keep trying. It also means to do it one more time. I use perseverence when I practice for a concert.