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The Winter Issue Doral Academy Elementary December 2015 Volume VI, Issue I Top Winter Wish List Items By: Celeste Serpa First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade WINTER WONDER LANDING? By: Lauren Breaux Wondering what to do for the winter holidays? A South Floridian’s typical climate is different than commercialized endeavors displaying snow-capped mountains, snow- driven driveways, and snowball fights amongst friends and neighbors. A poll regarding winter activity fun was taken by Ms. Gazzo’s 5 TH grade class of 22 students. As there are many fun winter activities, the poll was limited to three: ice skating, decorating the Christmas tree, and movies with hot cocoa. ‘Ice skating’ was voted to be the favored activity with 10 votes. Trailing in second with 9 votes was the category ‘movies with hot cocoa’. Bringing up the rear category was a personal favorite of mine, ‘decorating the Christmas tree’. What fun winter activities would you include for your holiday fun? Are any of the ones listed in the poll on your list? Boys: ImagiNext Battle Rover It’s a space station, a launch pad, and cosmic vehicle all in one! This toy is amazing for creative boys. Girls: Happy Together Do you like dolls? If you like dolls, then this is perfect for you! It is a two floor house with many cute decorations. Boys: Arcade Ball Game Did someone say arcade? Well if you like arcades, this is the right toy for you! You can shoot the ball into the hoop and it would keep count of your score. Girls: Sing-A-Long Elsa Do you like singing? If you said yes, then this is the best toy for you! Elsa will sing “Let it Go” as you sing-along with your very own microphone. Boys: Armed Forces This is a Lego toy in army version. There are busses, cars, and even helicopters! This is a wonderful toy for big- minded boys. Girls: ChocolArt Factory Who loves chocolate? You can have your very own factory and could taste all different types of chocolates! Boys: Devastator There are six trucks that convert into six robots. The best part is that when you join all the robots, it creates one big robot called…. The DEVASTATOR. Girls: Avigo These are roller skates that you can enjoy using at the park. The pack includes skates, helmet, wrist guards, and knee pads. This is the road to fun! Girls: Orbeez Soothing Spa In this toy you grow ‘em, warm ‘em, and massage ‘em. This is a treat for your feet. Boys: Bullseye In this toy, you throw the arrow to the middle. When you hit the middle, it would cheer for you and this is called… BULLSEYE. I

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The Winter Issue Doral Academy Elementary December 2015

Volume VI, Issue I

Top Winter Wish List Items By: Celeste Serpa

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

WINTER WONDER –

LANDING? By: Lauren Breaux

Wondering what to do for the winter holidays?

A South Floridian’s typical climate is different than commercialized endeavors displaying snow-capped mountains, snow-driven driveways, and snowball fights amongst friends and neighbors. A poll regarding winter activity fun was taken by Ms. Gazzo’s 5TH grade class of 22 students. As there are many fun winter activities, the poll was limited to three: ice skating, decorating the Christmas tree, and movies with hot cocoa. ‘Ice skating’ was voted to be the favored activity with 10 votes. Trailing in second with 9 votes was the category ‘movies with hot cocoa’. Bringing up the rear category was a personal favorite of mine, ‘decorating the Christmas tree’. What fun winter activities would you include for your holiday fun? Are any of the ones listed in the poll on your list?

Boys:

ImagiNext Battle

Rover It’s a space station, a

launch pad, and

cosmic vehicle all in

one! This toy is amazing

for creative boys.

Girls:

Happy Together

Do you like dolls? If you

like dolls, then this is

perfect for you! It is a

two floor house with

many cute

decorations.

Boys:

Arcade Ball Game Did someone say

arcade? Well if you like

arcades, this is the right

toy for you! You can

shoot the ball into the

hoop and it would keep

count of your score.

Girls:

Sing-A-Long Elsa

Do you like singing? If

you said yes, then this

is the best toy for you!

Elsa will sing “Let it Go”

as you sing-along with

your very own

microphone.

Boys:

Armed Forces This is a Lego toy in army

version. There are

busses, cars, and even

helicopters! This is a

wonderful toy for big-

minded boys.

Girls:

ChocolArt Factory

Who loves chocolate?

You can have your

very own factory and

could taste all different

types of chocolates!

Boys:

Devastator There are six trucks that

convert into six robots.

The best part is that

when you join all the

robots, it creates one

big robot called…. The

DEVASTATOR.

Girls:

Avigo

These are roller skates

that you can enjoy

using at the park. The

pack includes skates,

helmet, wrist guards,

and knee pads. This is

the road to fun!

Girls:

Orbeez Soothing Spa

In this toy you grow

‘em, warm ‘em, and

massage ‘em. This is a

treat for your feet.

Boys:

Bullseye In this toy, you throw the

arrow to the middle.

When you hit the

middle, it would cheer

for you and this is

called… BULLSEYE.

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The Winter Issue Doral Academy Elementary December 2015

Volume VI, Issue I

Holiday Traditions . By: Briana Giraldo

In many places around the world there are so many

Holiday traditions like Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and

Christmas.

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is a celebration that honors the African American culture. It starts on December 26 and ends on January 1. Here are some of the Kwanzaa traditions: People that celebrate Kwanzaa place green tablecloth on a table and place a Kinara on the tablecloth. A kinara is a where they place the 7 candles. The Mishumaa Saba are the candles that are placed on the Kinara. On top, they have a Mkeka which is a woven mat that represents the foundation of Kwanzaa. After, they decorate flags. Each day from December 26 to January 1, they light a candle. On the 7 days they present music and have readings. Finally, on the 6th day they have a feast celebrating New Year’s Eve.

Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration, which is celebrated in 8 days. In this celebration, the Jews light a menorah, which holds 9 candles. The middle candle is used to light each of the 8 candles on the 8 days. Children play with dradles, a 4-sided cube with a tip on the bottom that kids can spin. Jewish adults usually give kids small amounts of money and they exchange gifts on one or all the 8 nights.

Christmas

Christmas is a festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated on December 25. In this festival, many people share various kinds of food which can include turkey, ham, or stew. They decorate the Christmas tree with homemade decorations or bought ones. Families put their presents under the Christmas tree and Santa also comes and delivers the presents at midnight. The next morning, or right after Santa delivers the presents, you open them in front of your family and everyone gets to see your gift.

The Holiday Show Interview By: Gabriela Alvarez

The Holiday Show is a very exciting time of the year for all of Doral Academy. It is a time when drama, chorus, dance,

and guitar join forces to make one of the most

extraordinary shows of the entire school year. I interviewed Ms. Losada about some details of the show. R= Reporter

L=Ms. Losada

R: Who are the teachers in charge of the holiday show?

L: The teachers of the show are Ms. Monteiro from dance. Me, Ms. Losada, and Mr. Alvarez and his guitar group. Also,

Mrs. Wheeler from the drama club.

R: What are some details about the tickets they are selling?

L: Well, there will be a pre-sale on December 4th for $10 for adults and $6 for students. Children ages 3 and younger go

free.

R: What day is the holiday show? L: The date of the holiday show is on a Tuesday, December

8th 2015.

R: What time is the show?

L: The show starts at 7:30 PM, but you are allowed to go inside at 6:00 to enjoy the snacks we will be selling.

R: What is the location of the show? L: The location of the show is at the Manuel Artime

Theatre.

R: What goodies will be sold and at what time? L: Some snacks that will be available are candy canes,

holiday cookies, and candy. They will be sold during

intermissions, before, and after the show starts. Food is not allowed inside the theatre.

I also briefly interviewed a JAM student about how they felt

about the holiday show. S= Student.

R: How do you feel about the holiday show?

S: I feel excited because of all the new students.

The holiday show will most likely be a total success because

of all the hard work that everyone has put into this spectacular show.

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The Winter Issue Doral Academy Elementary December 2015

Volume VI, Issue I

How to Have Fun during

Winter Break from Home! By: Arianna Rodriguez

DIY Activities to Try By: Isabel Perea

Snowman Soup

You’ll need: hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows,

chocolate kisses, a candy cane, and a mug. Follow

the poem below and enjoy yourself a nice hot cup

of cocoa!

Picture Ornament

You’ll need: Pictures of you or

your family, glitter, or any items

you would like to include. Make

sure you also have glue, and a

clear plastic ornament ♥

Holiday Treats: Candy Cane Marshmallow Pops

By: Kristy Martinez

Ingredients and Supplies: • Candy canes • Big marshmallows • Any kind of chocolate • Zip lock bag • Wax paper • Pan

Procedures: 1. First, get your big marshmallows and put a candy cane through the middle. 2. Then, get the chocolates and chop them up into small chunks. 3. Place the chocolate chunks in a bowl and microwave for 1 minute. 4. When the chocolate is melted, dip the marshmallow into the bowl and swirl it in the bowl so the marshmallow can get covered with chocolate. 5. Next, put mini candy canes into a zip lock and crush them. 6. Sprinkle the crushed pieces of candy cane on the marshmallow. 7. Cover pan with wax paper. 8. Place the marshmallows pops on it and place it in the freezer. 9. Finally, when the chocolate freezes your Candy Cane Marshmallow Pops are ready to be Christmas treats! Note: Do not try this recipe without the help of an adult.

Parents out there, please help your children. Enjoy!

Comedy Corner:

Holiday Jokes

By: Patricia Farinas

These fun Christmas jokes are sure to make you and your friends burst into laughter!

o What’s as big as Santa but weighs nothing

at all? *Santa’s Shadow

o What do you call a wet animal? *A rain-deer

o Why is Santa so good at karate? *Because he has a black belt

o What do snowmen eat for breakfast? *Snowflakes

o What do snowmen wear on their heads? *Ice caps

o Why did the elf push his bed into the

fireplace? *He wanted to sleep like a log

o What is a child’s favorite king at Christmas? *A stock-King!

Decorate the Tree:

Decorating the

Christmas tree is so

much fun! You can

hang nice ornaments

like snowflakes and

reindeers!

Make Crafts:

Winter crafts are also

AMAZING presents for

family members and you

can go CrAzY decorating!

You can make a

snowman, a tree, or even

a reindeer!

Bake Christmas Treats:

Treats for Christmas

are just so much fun

and make GREAT

presents for family

and friends!

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The Winter Issue Doral Academy Elementary December 2015

Volume VI, Issue I

A Winter Quest! By: Arianna Mejia

A Christmas Poem

By: Valentina Quintero

Our hearts glow

Full of joy.

Our faces smile,

The time has arrived.

Tis the season to share,

Season to love,

Season to give,

And to forgive.

As the colors turn

Red, gold, and green

All faces rejoice as

It comes near.

When you come outside,

He might be near,

For holidays have a friend.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: “Old School” Book Review

By: Alex Pou

MANGO CHANGO : Looking for the

Meaning of Christmas! By: Kevin Aldaya

It was Christmas when Mango Chango and Owl went to the mall. They went to the mall because their best friend Banana had told them they were giving 50 percent off Christmas decorations and gifts there. So, as Mango Chango and Owl walked around they saw many people scattered around the place desperately looking for Christmas decorations and gifts. “Get your ornaments here,” one lady said to a family. Suddenly, Owl exclaimed to Mango, “Is this what Christmas is really all about”. “I don t know, but let’s go find out on the magical website of Santa facts.com,” replied Mango.

When they got home and searched for the website and asked it what Christmas is really all about all that popped up was: To Find out Go to the North Pole. “That will be a very exciting adventure,” they both thought. So they took off using an old sleigh Santa had given them as a gift the Christmas before. Just as they zoomed by towards the North Pole, they saw a little cottage just ahead. As Mango peaked through the window he finally saw the true meaning of Christmas. A family of a father, a mother, a boy and a girl were all compressed together in a big tight hug even though they had no presents or many things in the house.

Suddenly, Mango recognized that Christmas is not about gifts or presents, but about love and compassion. Just then a bag full of presents appeared next to Mango. A voice in his head was saying give them to the family. Mango knew just what to do. He got up and grabbed the bag. He opened the door shouting “Merry Christmas”. As he handed them each a present the kids shouted, “We love you Mango Chango!” Mango replied, “I love you guys too!”

Dragon’s Tale Literature Page

The Jones household consisted of the following people: Annie (mom), the daughters Faith and Grace (twins), the oldest brother Christian, and Hope (their pet husky). It was Christmas Eve and everyone was happy that Christmas was almost here. Annie told the kids it was time for bed because Santa’s coming. Their

dad, Diego, had spoken to all of them earlier on the phone and told them he would not be able to make it home for Christmas.

After everyone went to sleep, Christian suddenly woke up. He wondered what woke him. Then, he went to the window and saw snow. “Why would it

snow in the middle of Miami?” thought Christian. In

shock he ran into the girls’ room. Hope was sleeping

on Grace’s bed. He woke them and told them to look out the window - it was still snowing. They all went outside to see and found a note that read, “Oh, you

kids so foolish to come out! Now you’re locked outside

until you solve my quest. Find where a reindeer eats and an elf sleeps. Listen carefully for who is coming to you tonight. The answer is a clue. Love your dear father.” “Who shall come in tonight?” Faith spoke out

loud. Christian and Grace answered, “Santa? Santa is

coming!” Hope ran off and all the kids thought of

Santa’s workshop. They followed Hope knowing she was on the

right track. After about 5 minutes, they came to a 3-story building full of toys, elves, and machinery. When they went inside an elf asked them if they were the Jones family. He gave them a key. When they arrived again to their front porch, they used the key to open the door. Suddenly, their mother, Annie, awakened them. Their father was home with a broken leg, but happy to see them. They were so confused since their dream seemed so real, but they were happy to be with their dad.

Could you ever imagine being without video games or any electronics? That’s what Greg Heffley had to face in the latest of the series of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, “OLD SCHOOL”, by Jeff Kinney. Greg’s problems start when his Mom petitions the Town Hall to stop using electronics for 48 hours. To make matters worse, Greg’s life becomes more difficult when Grandpa moves in with the family. Will Greg survive? To find out, read this latest adventure and you are sure to have

many LOL’s!

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The Winter Issue Doral Academy Elementary December 2015

Volume VI, Issue I

Top 5 Travel Destinations for the Winter By: Gianna Rodriguez

Popular New Year’s

Resolutions for 2016

By: Chloeane Vico

- Improve grades - Limit device use (ipad, Nintendo DS, Tablet) - Ride my bike more - Stop fighting with your sibling - Donate hair to kids with cancer What’s your new year’s resolution?

By: Isabella Muralles Brr I’m so cold! Are you cold as well? Let’s look at

some winter clothes to see if we get warmed up

this 2015 winter season!

FOR HER this BRRWinter!

FOR HIM this BRRWinter!

“The Peanuts Movie” Review

By: Andrea Pita

Yellowstone National

Park: Amazing views of different

wildlife and scenery of

mountains. Great for family

vacations during the winter,

and snow is included!

The Rocky Mountains Breathtaking snow-

capped mountain views,

kids/family friendly, and

witnessing snow is highly

possible during the

winter!

Costa Rica Sunny/warm climate

throughout winter with

views of volcanos.

Horseback riding and

their beautiful beaches

are a must!

Orlando, FL

There are plenty of rides to

choose from in all the theme

parks to have an exciting

time! It’s definitely the best

place to take your family

members to. Bring jackets

because it might get a bit

chilly during the winter!

Hollywood, FL

It’s sunny and can have its low

temperatures at the same time

during the winter. Best beaches

for you and your family members

to enjoy! You may also take a

scenic bicycle ride through the

oceanfront boardwalk! In

addition, you could hop onto a

trolley to Arts Park!

Girls can wear any jeans with a

winter sweater and they will have a

great winter selection. They can

add a scarf to make the outfit

completely different. This is a

perfect outfit to go out with

friends or family for the winter.

Have a formal event to go to? Pick

out a red dress and add a plain

black sweater to look amazing! Put

on a head band and you’re ready to

go!

If you are looking for something

more causal, this is the outfit you

would want to wear. Cooler weather

means you’ll want to sport your jean

jacket with some different color

jeans. With a regular t- shirt

underneath and a ball cap, you’ll be

ready to hang out with all your

friends. Add a brown scarf to really

bring out your winter attire.

If you want to wear something

more formal, this is the outfit you

would want to wear. A nice button

down shirt covered with a polo and

a sports jacket really says

something about your style. Put on

some slacks and then add some cool

sneakers and your family and

friends are sure to be impressed.

If you’re looking for a funny, family-friendly movie,

the Peanuts movie is for you. In this movie, Charlie

Brown struggles to fit into society, but when a Little-

Red-Haired Girl moves into town, Charlie gets the

opportunity of a fresh-start. This all goes wrong at

one point of the movie but in the end, the Little-

Red-Haired-Girl makes Charlie realize all of the

values he has and how important they are. This

hilarious and romantic story has captured the heart

of millions. Will yours be the next one? Find out by

watching the Peanuts Movie. (Rated G)

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The Winter Issue Doral Academy Elementary December 2015

Volume VI, Issue I

WINTER BOOKS ARE MAGICAL!

RECCOMENDATIONS FOR K-5TH GRADE

BY: Valentina Puerta

Kindergarten: The Itsy Bitsy Snowman by Jeffrey Burton

1st grade: Magic School bus: Lost in Snow by Joanna Cole

2nd Grade: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew: Case of

Sneaky Snowman by Carolyn Keene

3rd Grade: Magic Tree House: Polar Bears Past

Bedtime by Mary Pope Osborne

4th Grade: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney

5th Grade: Blizzard! The Storm that Changed America by Jim Murphy

Found by: Gabriela Perez

Who Is Santa? By: Mia Aldaya

"Who is Santa Clause to you?” Well

Santa Clause, to me, is a jolly guy that

goes through chimneys magically

(sometimes the back door of your

houses if you do not have a chimney)

putting presents under the Christmas

tree. He does this just for the sake of

sharing happiness. So for me, Santa

himself, is magic because he touches

everyone’s hearts. From small kids to

big ones, and even adults, he brings

smiles all over the world. I know that

Santa Clause is a really good, kind, and

powerful guy that will always live, as

long as we believe.

Little ones will love this fresh winter spin

on a classic nursery rhyme, as one little

snowman sleds through a winter

wonderland.

How are snowflakes made? Why

does water freeze? Bundle up,

because Ms.Frizzle has a unique

way to answer her students’

questions.

Who wears a blue scarf and old rubber

boots, and has broccoli for a nose? It’s

Sherlock—Nancy, Bess, and George’s

snowman! Sherlock goes missing. Can

the Clue Crew put a freeze on this

mystery before it snowballs out of

control?

It’s icicle city when the Magic Tree

House whisks Jack and Annie to the

frozen arctic. Luckily, a seal hunter on

a dogsled lends them warm clothes.

Unluckily, they get stuck on cracking

ice. Will the giant polar bear save

them?

The authorities are closing in, but

when a surprise blizzard hits, the

Heffley family is trapped indoors.

Greg knows that when the snow

melts, he will have to face the music,

but could anything be worse than

being stuck inside?

This tells the harrowing story of the

Blizzard of 1888, in which the city was

buried in snow nearly 21 inches high

and brought it to a ferocious standstill.

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The Winter Issue Doral Academy Elementary December 2015

Volume VI, Issue I

Elf

Magic

By: Kriti Bhatia

I always wondered how Santa would do

this. How would he decide if we were naughty

or nice or if we really behaved good or bad

throughout the year and if we truly deserved

the presents? My curiosity about this made

me to dig facts and here I am, glad to

share, that I have raised the curtain out of

this big secret. “The elves” yes, the elves

are Santa’s magical friendly scouts and his

most trusted helpers who help him to be

updated with facts. Their sole

responsibility is to watch the children’s

behavior and report to Santa each night.

Elves live in the North Pole. They

help Santa to make toys, take care of his

reindeer and some also bake cookies and make

candies. Elves also go to school, so some

elves are teachers. The Elves go through

Santa’s letters from the children and make

sure each and every letter is read by Santa.

On Christmas Eve, Santa’s Elves also help

prepare Santa’s sleigh for his long journey

ahead. Some Elves are chosen to ride with

Santa to deliver Christmas presents. These

helpers never get cold because their warm

clothing. They are under 4 feet tall. They

have pointy ears and rosy cheeks. Their

hair can be a variety of colors.

Elves can be boys or girls. I am glad

to share with you that I have an Elf of my

own, named Jingle, who is going to turn two

this Christmas. She is so cute and adorable.

She is a part of our family and loves me

too. I cannot think of Christmas without

Jingle, who always reports my best behavior

to Santa. I try behaving my best most of the

year as I cannot afford to let down Jingle

on Christmas. When children go to bed, the light

dusting of Snowflakes brings Elves to life

and they fly to the North Pole right through

the dark sky to report to Saint Nick and

meet their friends. They are back before

children are awake and you may find them

hiding to play hide and seek with kids until

they are spotted.

Santa Claus has strictly told Elves

that they cannot speak and have to follow

his laws. But Elves are always listening and

we can tell them our wishes. The gleam in

their eyes and a bright little smile

confirms Elves are listening. The request is

shared with Santa and he takes the final

decision and the Elves job’s end. Elf

presence is magical as it helps children to

share many secrets and behave their best for

their buddy “ELF”…

Meet the Reporters

Hello, my name is Alex Pou

and I am 11 years old. I

love to read and explore

new things. This year I

joined the Newspaper

Club because my favorite

teacher, Ms. Gordillo,

inspired me to write.

My name is Arianna Mejia,

and I am now in 5th grade and

10 years old. I got picked last

year for this club because I

love writing and I adore it

when people read my work. I

am so sad that this is my last

year at Dragon Tales, but so

excited to make this the best

year yet!!

Hello! My name is Arianna

Rodriguez-Palau and this year

I will be one of your News

Reporters. I love to play

soccer, draw, and have fun

with my friends! Hello, my name is Briana

Giraldo. I am 11 years old. This

is my second year in the

Dragons Tale Newspaper club.

I have always loved to read

and see the newspaper, so

that inspired me to become a

Dragon’s Tale newspaper

reporter.

Hi, my name is Celeste Serpa. I

am 10 years old and in 5th

grade. I joined the Newspaper

Club because I want to share

my ideas and thoughts with

the rest of the school.

Hi, my name is Chloeane Vico!

I am ten years old. My passion

is dancing and I have been

going to the Artistic Dance

Center (ADC) since I was 4

years old. This is my second

year as a member of the

Dragon Tale newspaper club.

Hi, my name is Lauren Breaux

and I’m in 5th grade. My

favorite sport is softball.

Softball may be my favorite

sport, but writing is my passion.

I love to write because I can

summarize my emotions and

feelings into words for others.

to read.

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The Winter Issue Doral Academy Elementary December 2015

Volume VI, Issue I

Hi my name is Gabriela Perez

and I’m in fourth grade with

Ms. Rodriguez. I love reading

books and taking A.R Tests. I

wanted to be in the

newspaper club so I could

inform people and improve

my writing.

Hi I’m Gabriela Alvarez! I am in

fourth grade and this is my first

year in the newspaper club. I

joined this club because I

enjoy reading writing and

using my imagination.

My name is Gianna Rodriguez,

a fifth grade student. I plan to

share fun and interesting

stories for my readers to enjoy.

Hi! My name is Isabel Perea. I

really wanted to be in the

Dragons’ Tale News Paper

because I love DIY’s (do-it-

yourself), reading, and writing.

Hi my name is Isabella

Muralles. I am in Mrs. Pfau’s

fourth grade advanced class.

I am excited to be in the 2015

- 2016 Dragon Tale

Newspaper. I like to ice skate,

swim, and play guitar.

Hello, my name is Patricia

Farinas and I’m a 5th grade

school reporter. I came back

to the Newspaper Club

because I had a great

experience last year and I

couldn’t wait to write other

articles for the school

newspaper.

Hello, my name is Kristy

Martinez and this is my

second year as a Dragon’s

Tale Newspaper Reporter. I

really wanted to join this

club again because I love

writing and I enjoy making

articles that interest the

readers.

Hello, my name is Kevin Aldaya! I

am a twin with a fabulous sister.

Basketball is my favorite sport

and reading books is my

passion. This club is a very big

inspiration for me in writing and

storytelling.

Hi, I am Kriti Bhatia! I am a

keen observer and like to stay

updated with day to day

events around me. I think it is

my responsibility to explore

and contribute to the latest

happenings.

Hi my name is Mia Aldaya! I

am in fifth grade and I am ten

years old. Ever since I was

little, I have had this passion

for basketball. I am also

learning piano and French.

My name is Valentina Puerta

and I am in 4th grade. I sing

in a music school called

Music Lab. In my free time, I

like to run, play outside, or

put all my stuffed animals on

me in my bed and

comfortably watch TV.

Hey! My name is Andrea

Pita, and this is my second

year being part of the

Newspaper Club. I joined this

club because I love writing

and I would like to show the

school my writing.

I