Thank you YMCA

Students in room 20 wrote thank-you letters to the Martinsville YMCA for providing them work swimming lessons last month. Below are a few of those letters.

Dear YMCA,

Thank you for the swimming lessons.  The lifeguards helped us swim.  It was a great time.

Your friend, 

Ya'Kir

Dear YMCA,

Thank you for helping us swim.  We had lots of fun!  Ya'll are nice!  I had a great time.  The nice lifeguards helped us swim.

Your friend,

Ethan

Dear YMCA,

Thank you for giving us swimming lessons.  It was fun and I wish you could have swimming lessons all year.

Your friend, 

Sharron

 

Swimming Lesson Photos

The children of room 20 are enjoying their week of swimming lessons.  Thanks,  Martinsville YMCA!

Haven Works on writing

I love winter.  It's cold in the winter.  Sunday is my birthday.

Book or Treat

Lots of Axton families enjoyed our annual "Book or Treat" on Tuesday,  October 28.  Below are some pictures of room 20 children having a great time!

Our First Published Writing

We finally have some great writing in the hallway!  The children worked so hard at planning, writing,  fixing mistakes, and then writing again.  We all chose our favorite American symbol to write about.  Stop by room 20 to see our work on display!

Magna Vista High School Visits Our Class

On Friday, Jada and Trey from Magna Vista came and read the story "Skeleton Hiccups" to our class.  They also encouraged the children to study hard and behave in order to achieve their goals.  We enjoyed their visit so much!

Kelsie Works on writing

I had a cut.  My grandma Faye gave me a band aid.  The tape cut me.  I was sad.

Aydin works on writing

I play with my cat.  I run with him.  I chase Jackson.

Brenton Works on Writing

 I like my dog.  We are playing ball and we have fun.  We can play a different game.

by Brenton

J'Mya Works on Writing

I like to play with Sharron.

Kelsie Works on Writing

 

I like birds because the bald eagle is a bird and a symbol.  I like symbols.

by Kelsie 

No Bullying Pledge

On Monday, our class signed a pledge promising not to bully.  We are proud to make a stand against bullying and want to keep our school a fun, safe place to learn!

Zadee works on writing

 

I had fun at my mom's wedding.  I was the flower girl.  The wedding was fun.  Then mommy kissed Wayne.  Then it started to rain.  We did not leave the wedding.  Mommy loves Wayne.  

by Zadee 

Jorge Works on Writing

 

I like library.  We get to read.  We get to play in the gym.  I like math.  I like school.

by Jorge 

Keyshawn Works on Writing

I come with my family.  We are playing.
By Keyshawn

More work on writing

 

I was riding my brother's bike and I fell off.  I hurt myself and blood was pouring out. 

by Brenton

Today is J'Mya's birthday.  We have fun at J'Mya's birthday.  She have cake.  And we got prizes.

By Da'Niyah 

Kelsie Works on Writing

I was going fishing with my daddy Tim.  We had fun.  Then I got in the water.

Donna Works On Writing

I was at my house and I played with my brother.

By Donna

Patriot Day-Remembering September 11

 In Honor of Patriot Day

September 11, 2014

Students at Axton Elementary participated in a ceremony to honor and remember those who perished on September 11, 2001.  The students created cards for fire and police departments and rescue personnel.  In addition, students participated in a parade to honor special visitors.  We will never forget 9/11!

Keyshawn Works on Writing

 I have a very good mom.  I love Dad and sister.  They are nice.

Jason Works on writing

I am walking with my cat Sam.  I am playing with Sam.  I like Sam and Sam likes me.

Zadee works on writing

I love Wayne.  His birthday is today.  I am happy that his birthday is today.  We might go to a fancy restaurant.

Ethan Works on writing

Me and my granny play ball.  It is fun.  Megan stays inside.  We play.

by Ethan 

Da ' niyah works on writing

 

We go to the garden.  We had fun.  I love the school garden.  Mrs. Joyce pulled up a carrot. 

by Da'Niyah