[By Erin Hoyle, 9, fourth grade, Genesis School-East, New Port Richey]
With thanks to teacher Susan Palmer at Curtis Fundamental Elementary School in Clearwater for the clever headline above (she says she's been having her students write "haiboo" for years), we bring you some haiku poetry that will scare the socks off you. Well, okay, it probably won't do that, but these three-line poems of five, seven and five syllables about all things orange, black and ghostly will put you in the Halloween spirit. Story
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Xpressions, our monthly showcase for the art, writing and photography of students through the 12th grade, appears the last Monday of each month inside Floridian. Please read the following instructions carefully before submitting your work, which must be based on the designated themes. Here are some upcoming themes and postmark deadlines:
Take the fright out of Hallowee
This has been a scary beginning of a new school year. The events that occurred Sept. 11 are still fresh in my mind. In light of the recent terrorist attacks in our country, I have been asking myself how I will celebrate Halloween. In years past, I have dressed up in many different costumes. My outfits have portrayed super heroes, villains, firefighters, butterflies, cats and movie stars. I have taken weapons and have looked like dangerous characters. I tried to scare people and they tried to scare me back, even though it was just pretend. I know I am older now but I still like Halloween. But this year feels a little different to me.
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Xpressions, is a monthly showcase for the art, writing and photography of students through the 12th grade. Xpressions appears the last Monday of each month. |
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This year's St. Petersburg Times Newspaper in Education series will be a journey exploring the awe-inspiring, marvelous state we call home. In this space each week you'll learn about some of the wonders of Florida. What makes this state and its people unique? What are some of the challenges of life in the Land of Flowers? You even may be surprised to find some of these wonders right outside your back door. Introduction, previous chapters and Web Links |
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The 2000-2001 series is about something we all love and wish we had more of: money.
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