New Diary of a Wimpy Kid

It's coming in November! I bet you'll be able to pre-order it at the book fair. This is not the actual title or cover but we do know the book will involve the Heffly's being snowed in. Also, watch for an updated Do-It-Yourself book to be released mid-May.

Underneath My Bed by Marissa

When the lights go out, I pull the covers over my head.
Afraid that something is hiding underneath my bed.
I'm worried that those big claws will drag me down
or that those big teeth will chomp me up.
I'm shivering and shaking,
a bead of sweat is going down my head.
My closet door is closed
and underneath my bed, my mom said she checked.
But I still fear it will grab me by the neck.
I want it to be morning.
I want the sky to be blue.
But I'll just have to wait.
I have no idea what to do!
I close my eyes and pray for the best.
Now I'm hoping I can get some rest.

Poems by Shelby

Poetic ability
Of a writer
Even when on paper or
Memory

Reading is a thing that stays with you.
Reading is something that trends.
Reading is something you never know
can be one of your greatest friends.

Reversible Verse by Anakaren

As the wind moves the tree,
leaves begin to fall.
The wind rustles and howls
with the tree.
It's finally fall
and the wind is free.

It's finally fall
and the wind is free.
The tree howls and rustles
with the wind.
Leaves begin to fall
as the wind moves the tree.

Haiku by Rachel

Drinking hot cocoa.
Playing in the flaky wind.
White across the land.

Dolphins' seawings shine.
I love how they swim so fast.
They zip through the sea.

Poems by Mrs. Roberts' 5th grade class

My Summer Birthday
by Destinee

My summer birthday.
My dog wants to play.
I'm really hot.


I smile. I cry. I deny.
But the only thing I can't do
is lie.
By Anonymous

Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
Mr. Krabs loves money,
don't you?
Squidward is light green,
don't you think?
Patrick is pink
but he doesn't think.
Spongebob is a good fellow
when he's yellow.
"Puff, puff!: goes Ms. Puff
when she is teaching Squarepants.
Gary the snail is a mail
By Demetrius

Mrs. Kurlander's Diamante Poem

Spaceships,
fast, big,
shining, speeding, riding,
ignition, astronaut, space, stars-
blasting, glittering, fascinating,
metallic, conical,
Rocket.

Poems from Mr. Miller's class

John Lennon

A heart of gold
with a rainbow of peace.
A sweet smile full of love.
A neverending song playing in my heart.
The delicious scent of apple pie.
The poem to the world
on a bright sunny day.
Lastly,
the hero of my being
when I'm feeling down.

Flowers

Flowers are the life of the earth,
the strawberry field of music.
Flowers keep peace alive
in the hearts of hippies.
Flowers keep love alive
in the strain of violence.
Flowers keep safe from
the dark lights of time.
Flowers are love and peace.

More poems from Mr. Miller's class

Warm

How do you get warm?
That is an easy question.
How you get warm is
getting in the blanket
with someone you love.
That's getting warm.
If you go outside in the hot sun
and if you relax right
under the sun,
that's how you get warm.
There are a million ways
to get warm
but I don't want to say
them all.
Just think about it and
you'll know more than me.
Does that answer the question?

Wind

Wind is what you need.
Wind is what you need to survive.
Wind surrounds us.
How wonderful!
Wind combines with the blue light sky.
How wonderful it is!
I think that is why the water comes with it.
To me, that is a sign of happiness.
What about you?
What does that mean?

Bad

I don't like my life.
I am May's slave.
I wish May was my slave
so I could have a life.
Instead, I clean her whole house.

Good

I remember when I was May's slave.
Now she is my slave.
I remember I was so mad and sad.
But now I am happy.
Now I can go to a party
and I can have friends and a family.

A Poem by Noah C. (Mr. Miller's class)

Flowers are growing,
snow is melting,
spring is coming.

Mr. Miller's class poems

We had a lot of variations on the classic "Roses are red, violets are blue..." poem. Most of these kids wanted to remain anonymous:

Some flowers are red,
some flowers are blue.
I sure am glad
to have a mother like you.

Roses are red,
violets are blue.
How I love
to sing with you.

Roses are red,
violets are blue.
Do you like bananas?
I do, too!

Roses are red,
violets are blue.
Bees are yellow
and black, too.

Clouds are white.
The sky is blue.
Stars are bright
and so are you.

Walls are white.
Books are bright.
Fuzzy things
like to fight.

Roses are red,
violets are blue.
How can I
be like you?
-To my sis Alicia
By Jeremy V.

Spiders: A Diamante Poem by Mrs. McCue's 2nd graders

Spiders.
Scary, creepy,
crawling, eating, spinning.
Webs, legs, Black Widow, eyes.
Clicking, biting, sleeping,
hairy, black
Arachnids.

AIMS by Melody

Aims test, we think you're so hard.
We study so hard with our flashcard.
It's done in a breeze,
we laugh and we tease,
until we see our report card.

Love: A Poem by Kelcie Bell

When people meet the right one
they feel mushy inside.
Animals feel the same way, too.
Dogs love humans.
Cats like mice.
You know when you like
someone special.

Fall Haiku by Cooper

Just let the leaves swipe.
Tall, brown trees say good-bye.
Crunch, crunch, crunch they go.

Haiku by Victor

Snowmen are out there.
The snowy owl eats mice.
It's December now.

"Tree Root" by Jonathan

How many times
have you fell on your knee
because of a root
that came from a tree?
I'm going to ask if
it can be cut down.
Listen, you tree,
you're making me frown.

A Poem by Karina C. and Clarissa N.

There was a leprechaun
named Jamie
who had a baby.
She had a bottle
that had a friddle.
She fell on it
and broke her leg.

Haiku by Taylon

Dodgeball, you hurt bad.
I hate you dodgeball. You hurt.
Just leave me alone.

A Poem by Ms. Kasen's 2nd graders

Ms. Kasen's kids wrote a diamante poem during their library time to celebrate Poetry month. It was a collaborative effort and we had a lot of fun writing it! Enjoy!

Robots

by Ms. Kasen's class

Robots,

creepy, smart,

beeping, humming, dancing.

Spaceships, factories, transformers, metal-

marching, speaking, blinking,

bald, funny,

machines.

Mr. Popper's Penguins Movie

Jim Carrey is starring in a movie version of Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater. Check the book out from the library and read it before you see it. Looks like it's going to be a good one!

New Dr. Seuss!

The image above is from a new book of Dr. Seuss stories that will be out in December. It includes 7 stories that were published in magazines in the '50's but never appeared in book form. Click here to read an article about the new book!

Judy Moody Movie coming this summer

All you fans of Judy Moody and her brother, Stink - get ready for the 1st every movie coming out this summer. Check out the trailer for Judy Moody and the Not So Bummer Summer:

Great news during Poetry Month

Shel Silverstein's family is releasing a collection of never-before-seen poems and drawings in September. Can't wait!