In September I started going to an art class. It is being taught by a former art teacher who is also an artist and book illustrator. We have been learning about different kinds of lines and shapes found in art. We are learning to start our sketches and drawings with basic shapes and then add details. An important thing everyone has to remember is to sketch lightly, and so far all the students are doing well. I will keep taking class until winter when the teacher will give us a break until spring.
I went camping again in September with my Scout Troop. We just went for the weekend to a nearby scout camp. On Saturday night we made a huge bonfire and had a ceremony for everyone's advancements and awards. I have moved up in rank to Tenderfoot and also earned two merit badges.
At the end of September, I turned 11 years old! A few of my friends and I went miniature golfing and had a great time. The weather was perfect that day. My friend, Alex, gave me a hermit crab! Now I am learning all about taking care of hermit crabs.
Finally, my mom took Gabrielle and I to see the movie, "March of the Penguins." It is an amazing documentary about the Emperor Penguins of the Antarctic. It follows the penguins on their long journey from the Antarctic Ocean to their breeding ground on the middle of the continent, where they stay through the harsh winter. If you have the opportunity, you should definitely go to see it!
Happy Fall Everyone!
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This site is alot of fun.it has a geography game for every contanent! Plus a cool game where you beam alieans down to different places on earth.All in all this is a great site!
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This site has all the science you'll ever need! Okay not really. But it sure has alot! With reveiws for every show you can't miss out! If you like science this site is a must!
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This site has tons of fun learning games. You don't have to register to play the games, just click on the "maybe later" box and you'll still be able to enjoy the activities. You can paint like Van Gogh, learn where Peru or compose your own music.There is no end to the fun on this site!
Try having a vegetarian meal once or twice a week this month. (One of my favorites is enchaladas.)
Make a difference today! Help an elderly neighbor bring in groceries or help your mother clean up after dinner. Do good turn. There are many communities that sponsor activities for this day!
The United Nations is 60 Years Old! This year's theme is "Child Health and Survival." Find our more about the United Nations and its role in the world today.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France and was dedicated on October 28, 1886 . Almost a year ago we visited the town, Colmar, where Frederic Bartholdi (the designer of the Statue of Liberty) lived.
This is the closest Mars will pass to Earth this year - only 69 million kilometers (43 million miles) away!! It will appear brighter than any star in the sky! Mars will be very bright in the sky for the two weeks before and after this date, too
Gabrielle is taking acrobatic and ballet lessons this year. She is now with some of the older girls who are 6 and 7 years old. Gabrielle is also taking music lessons and learning to play the piano and violin. She loves to practice the piano every day.
Gabrielle is looking forward to Halloween and is hoping to dress up like a unicorn.