Kids’ Chronicle
Volume 1, Issue 1 March 2015
Amazing Authors in Lower School
Preschool
Ethan- There are three
In preschool, we’ve been learning all about space and the planets. After reading
The 3 Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot , we drew
picture journals. Below are the “stories” that each child told us about their pictures and the fun things that they could do with their alien space friends .
Addison - Dragon, the alien, is under the rainbow with me. I go up the rainbow.
Billy - I put tape on the
aliens on Mars.
Hilary-The mommy alien alien’s mouth. He was using his water to splash on me. He is from planet Earth.
Bryce-It’s a mommy alien!
We blast in the spaceship.
Charlie- The alien is Bob from Earth and Jupiter. He’s working.
fights with Monster High.
Ivan-The alien from Mercury is trying to get the person.
Jacob-The alien is named
Billy. He’s from the Big Bad Robot. He likes to play with me!
Connor-Carter, the alien
boy is from Scooby-Doo. He lives on Mars.
Kindergartners’ Snow Globe Fantasies In January, the students were given the writing prompt, "If I lived in a snow globe..." and were told to describe their own imaginary world inside a snow globe. We discussed how the five senses can be used to add details to a story and we brainstormed some creative ideas together. Each student wrote their own story independently. "If I lived in a snow globe, I would have pink snow and
I would be pink. The snow would taste like candy, mints, and cupcakes."
By Cecelia
"If I lived in a snow globe, the snow would be purple. My dog, Snuggles, would play in the snow."
By Francesca
"If I lived in a snow globe, I would play with my snowman. I would sled with him and play games with him. I would teach him how to flip." By Kye
"If I lived in a snow globe, it would be a big one. The snow would be made out of candy. The snow would be yummy. We would eat the snow. I would have a pet penguin and a sister."
By Devin
"If I lived in a snow globe, I would play in the snow and sled down the ice hill. The sled would be fast. My cousin would sled with me. It would be fun."
By Darryl
Dedication We are proud to once again publish the Kids’ Chronicle, and with this first issue the teachers wish to honor the memory of Joyce Rasmussen. Mrs. Rasmussen was a beloved third and fourth grade teacher and Lower School Principal. She was an amazing person who earned the respect and gratitude of those who were lucky enough to work with her or pass through her classroom door. As a teacher, Joyce would really shine. The students loved her, and she always prepared the most amazing lessons. Whether with her own children, Ellen and Ryan, or the hundreds of students she nurtured, Joyce always put the needs of every child first. Joyce realized that each child is unique and brings special gifts to the table. She knew that these gifts came in many shapes and sizes. She made it her mission to awaken each child and help him or her discover the hidden talents within. Joyce had a way of making everyone feel special. Joyce guided her teachers with the same gentle hand as Lower School Principal. Her colleagues were most impressed with her ability to listen. She viewed any issue through several lens, and ultimately found a resolution resulting in what was best for the child. Joyce helped all of us become better teachers, and better people. We all learned valuable lessons from Joyce. Joyce loved all her Lower School students. She was proud of all their accomplishments and wanted to share their creative wonders. Joyce began the Kids’ Chronicle to showcase student writings. We humbly try to pick up her torch and carry on the tradition of the newspaper.