Written and Illustrated by:

Mrs. Cordova’s and Mrs. Rice’s

3rd Grade

2014

Table of Contents

Cuddly_Buggly

A_Cold_Ugly_Night_at_Target

A_Lonely_Night

Back_to_the_Old_Drawing_Board

Blood_Boiling_in_the_North_Pole

Bobby_and_Sallys_Bad_Day

Jabber_Jaw_Had_Ants_in_his_Pants

Raining_Cold_Day

Stripes_and_his_Family

Stuck_in_a_Rainforest

Stuff_that_Burns_Me_Up

That_Takes_the_Cake

Thats_a_Load_off_my_Mind_1

Thats_a_Load_Off_My_Mind_2

Thats_the_Way_the_Cookie_Crumbles_1

Thats_the_Way_the_Cookie_Crumbles_2

The_Tiring_Morning_That_Piper_Helped_Zoey

The_Acorn_Doesnt_Fall_Far_From_the_Tree

The_Dangerous_Journey

The_Rough_Football_Game

The_Best_Things_in_Life_are_FREE

Cuddly Buggly By Mrs. Cordova

It was a cold, gloomy winter night when the

Cordova family found themselves sitting in the living

room watching a movie. Mom was thinking about her

tough day at school and how she was going to make it

better the next day instead of spending quality time

with her four kids, Andrew, Keegan, Katie, and Aaron.

At the beginning of the movie, Mom glanced over

at Katie Rose. She discovered that Katie Rose was

curled up like a little ball, looking like she had no

friends in the world. So, Mom reached out her arm and

invited Katie to snuggle up with her. When Katie Rose

started to glow like the sun, Mom said, “There you go.

You’re as snug as a bug in a rug.”

When the movie was half over, Mom looked over

at Aaron. His eyes were droopy and he looked as if his

best friend had told him to move to the moon. So,

Mom reached out her arm and invited Aaron to

snuggle up with her. When Aaron started to glow like

the sun, Mom said, “There you go. You’re as snug as a

bug in a rug.”

As the movie was coming to an end, Mom noticed

that Andrew had sunk into the couch. He looked as

lonely and depressed that Mom wondered what was

wrong. So, Mom reached out her arm and invited

Andrew to snuggle up with her. When Andrew started

to glow like the sun, Mom said, “There you go. You’re

as snug as a bug in a rug.”

When the movie was over, it was time for bed. Mom

tucked each of her kids into bed … first, Aaron; next,

Katie; third Andrew; and finally, Keegan. Keegan had

appeared to be okay during the movie, but now seemed

to be held down by all the weight in the world. Mom

curled up next to Keegan. Next thing Mom knew,

Katie, then Aaron, and finally Andrew joined them.

They were all as snug as a bug in a rug.

A Cold Ugly Night at Target

By Makenzie and Sam

One cold, ugly night in Target, Sam the Tiger and Makenzie the Cheetah were walking down aisle. They were as cold as snow.

Sam and Makenzie walked up and down Aisle One and noticed that a pencil cost $5.00. It would usually cost $2.00 … a $3.00 difference. They almost fainted. Sam and Makenzie looked at each other and said, “There you go … it costs an arm and a leg.”

Sam the Tiger and Makenzie the Cheetah went down Aisle Two. They saw that a sweatshirt was $30.00. That was about twice what a normal sweatshirt cost. “Is this a real store?”

asked Makenzie. Sam and Makenzie looked at each other and said, “There you go … it costs an arm and a leg.”

Sam and Makenzie went to Aisle Three. It was the snack aisle. A pack of 12 juice boxes was $28.16. Sam and Makenzie went to the front of the store, looked at each other, and yelled, “There you go … it costs an arm and a leg!”

Sam the Tiger and Makenzie the Cheetah went to the Aisle Four in Target. A clock was $5.00. Now they did not have to say that cost an arm and a leg. They had finally found something they could afford.

A Lonely Night

By Anja and Jordan

One dark, dusky night Mr. Chums the

chubby pig, wanted somebody to play with rather

than his boring non-moving family. So, he started

looking like an owl at dark, dusky, night for a friend.

First, Mr. Chums met a tiger in the jungle named

Tigger that was eating raw fish like a hungry bear.

They started to play but then, they heard something

in the distance. Tigger fled like a deer being hunted

and said “See you later alligator.”

Next, Mr. Chums traveled to a giant mountain

top as big as a volcano hoping to see someone.

BAHH! BAHH! Mr. Chums heard a big fluffy

mountain goat right around the edge. They started to

play then, the mountain goat heard the enormous,

loud footprints of a scary fierce dinosaur. The goat

skedaddled away and said “See you later alligator.”

Last, Mr. Chums traveled like a sloth to a muddy

wetland habitat. Mr. Chums got into a mud puddle

and looked like a dirty, muddy, monster that walked

like a zombie on fours. Mr. Chums saw some muddy,

dirty monsters that had lime green seaweed coming

out their backs like straws sticking out. Mr. Chums

got brave enough to go and talk to the monsters and

they started to play. In a sudden flash, hard rain

started to crash the ground like an anchor sinking in

the ocean. The monsters melted like ice cream and

said “See you later alligator.”

So, Mr. Chums couldn’t find anyone to play with

and decided to go home and take a nice, peaceful,

nap. In the morning, Mr. Chums awoke and got out

of his comfortable bed and went outside. He saw

something in the ravine that was fluffy and pink. It

was a baby unicorn! Mr. Chums ran like a cheetah to

go meet the baby unicorn. Mr. Chums and the pretty

unicorn played lots of games and Mr. Chums now

had a friend to play with. They lived happily ever

after.

Back to the Old Drawing Board

By: Malie and Dane

Once upon a time on a warm dry day in the safari, there was a strong cheetah named Chad and a pretty giraffe named Janel who were getting ready for animal school.

First, that morning at animal school Chad and Janel took a difficult spelling test. They both failed so they said, “back to the old drawing board” and had to retake it. They were so mad.

Next, later that evening Janel invited Chad to dinner. Their dinner fell on the floor after Chad got up to go to the bathroom. So they said, “Back to the drawing board” and made dinner again.

Last, that night Janel at her house and Chad at his house were getting ready for bed and brushing their dirty teeth. But then…they both smelled a delicious cherry pie. They followed the smell and found it in the tall grass and ate it. Then they both said, “Oh great now we have to brush our teeth again. Back to the old drawing board.” Then they went back to their warm homes and brushed their teeth again.

The next day Chad and Janel both got 100% on their difficult test and made a delicious lunch. That night they both got lots of rest and never had a problem again. No longer did they have to say, “Back to the old drawing board”.

That Takes the

Cake By: Ella & Thomas

One spring day Billy the Buck and

Darling the Doe were getting ready for

their day. They were going to have a

picnic during the school day. Darling had

to pack her lunch and Billy was making

his lunch.

Darling was having trouble finding

her picnic bow. “Ahhh!” Darling

screamed, “I can’t find my bow Billy!

What should I do? I’m as ugly as a wet

dog!” Billy replied, “Well that takes the

cake.”

Next, Billy and Darling were having

their lunch. “I will be back.” Said Billy.

“To do what ?” Darling asked. I’m going

to scare mean hunters.” When Billy came

back his food was gone. Darling said,

that takes the cake.

Then, Billy and Darling had to go to

school. The school day was crazy. When

they got home Mrs. called them and told

Billy and Darling to do their homework.

They did their hard homework, then

went to bed. While they were sleeping

Bob snuck in and stole their homework.

Homework was as hard as beating up a

bear. When they woke up, Billy and

Darling said, “That takes the cake.”

Mrs. was mad.

Finally, Billy and Darling found their

food, bow, and homework. “My bow !”

Darling yelled. “Oh I missed you bow!”

“My FOOD!” Billy yelled. “Our

homework!” “Now we can move are

buttons up to green!” They never had

such bad luck again.

Blood Boiling in the North Pole

By Jaron and Abby

Once upon a time there were a hot snow fox named Foxy and a cute, penguin named Waddles. They lived next to jolly old Saint Nicholas in their cozy igloo.

Foxy and Waddles came back to their house from Santa’s workshop and their fish were molded. They were mad at themselves because they left the fish out on the counter. Foxy and Waddles looked at each other and said, “That makes our blood boil.”

Then, Foxy and Waddles came back from fishing for new fish and their igloo was melted down to the ground. Then they got on the knees

and started crying. Foxy and Waddles looked at each other and said, “That makes our blood boil.”

The next day they were coming home from the cold market. And right when they got home they saw a mean polar bear stealing their 1000 dollar worth of fish. Foxy and Waddles looked at each other and said, “That makes our blood boil.”

Finally, the alarm clock went off and Foxy and Waddles got out of their fluffy beds. They checked if their fish was molded. They also checked if their igloo was melted. Also they checked if their fish was stolen from a bear. Luckily it was all just a horrible dream.

Bobby and Sally’s Bad Day

By: Lauren and Lanna

One cool, beautiful morning, Bobby

and Sally were getting ready to go to

the park. They couldn’t wait to play in

the warm, fresh air.

When they were finally at the terrific

park, they asked their mom, “Mom…

can we PLEASE have an entertaining

friend come over to the park?” Their

mother said, “NO! You’re good right

now!” Bobby and Sally said, “That

makes my blood boil!”

Ding! Ding! Ding!!! ICECREAM!!!

Bobby and Sally asked their dad, “Can

we PLEASE have a dollar for some

delicious ice-cream? Their dad said,

“NO! You don’t need any ice-cream!”

They said, “That makes my blood boil!”

Now Bobby and Sally wanted to go

get their red, shiny bikes. So they

asked their parents if they could go get

them. Their parents said, “NO! You're

fine without those little things. The

park has enough fun equipment!”

Bobby and Sally said, “That makes my

blood boil!”

Bobby and Sally forgot about all the

bad things that made their blood boil

and had fun playing. They went off to

the green swings. Then as they looked

over, they saw their best friend

charging toward them. They played

happily together. They had a good rest

of the day.

Jabber jaw had ants in his

pants

By piper & trevor

In the deep, bright, blue ocean

there were two best friends

named Jaber Jaw and John. It

was Jaber Jaw’s 50th

birthday

and he was so excited. He

couldn’t stay still he was like a

monkey.

Jaber Jaw went to see his colorful,

awesome decorations. He got so

excited he tore down all the

decorations. He had ants in his

pants!

John got so mad at Jaber Jaw for

tearing down the expensive

decorations. He swam to his house

and threw a huge, mean to fit.

While he was throwing a fit he

complained to Jaber Jaw that he

had ants in his pants!

Jaber Jaw started to feel bad.

Then he picked up the

decorations. In the middle of

picking up, John came to help

pick up the mess as well. John felt

sorry for leaving Jaber Jaw to pick

up the mess even though he had

ants in his pants.

After picking up, Jaber Jaw and

John made up and were friends

again. They started the party and

Jaber Jaw no longer had ants in

his pants.

Raining Cold Day

By Ava and Camden

One rainy and sunny day in the rain

forest, Pain Parrot, Polly Parrot and Peety

Parrot were planning a special fun play day

to get fresh air with friends.

First, Pain Parrot went to Polly’s and

Peety’s house to play. But when she got there,

it was pouring as if Jesus was turning on

the sprinklers. Pain Parrot muttered, “It’s

raining cats and dogs.”

Next, Polly, Peety, and Pain flew to their

best friend Pain’s house. All three were

soaking wet. Pain decided that they would

play in her giant green backyard. When

they got there, It was pouring like buckets

filled with water had fell upon their pretty

heads. The parrots all mumbled together and

said, “It’s raining cats and dogs.”

Then the talkative birds decided to go to

the amazing bird park. They finally got to

the wonderful bird park. Right when they

flew into the colorful park, all of a sudden,

the clouds turned dark. Next thing they

knew, they heard nothing and rain came

pouring down. They all shouted together,

“It’s raining cats and dogs.”

Finally, Peety, Polly, and Pain went to

Peety’s and Polly’s grandmother’s house.

The friends flew and flew. And when they

got there, they dashed to the back yard. It

was not pouring buckets. The beautiful

parrots cheered lightly for the gorgeous day

and never did they say, “It’s raining cats

and dogs again.”

Stripes and his Family

By Chloe and Zack

It all started like this. There was a bright

orange tiger named Stripes who lived with his

family in the hot and exhausting jungle. He

wanted to exercise, hunt, and run to be just like

his dad, so when his fantastic parents died he

would know how to live on his own.

First, Stripes practiced doing push-ups and

sit-ups .Then, he pounced. Mom came by, and saw

Stripes, and said, “He’s just like his dad. The

acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree.”

Next, Stripes ran around the bright

green trees in the jungle to get faster. Then

mom came out, saw strips, and said “He’s just like

his intelligent dad. The acorn doesn’t fall far

from the tree.

Then, Stripes saw a brown rabbit and ran

after it. He pounced on it. His mother came out

and said, “He’s just like his dad. The acorn

doesn’t fall far from the tree.”

Finally, Stripes realized he was going to be

just like his fantastic dad. Whenever he did

something, he did it just like his dad.

Stuck in a Rainforest

By Cole &Christian

One day two funny survivors named Snake and Joe were stranded in a rainforest. They had nothing to do but, to search for delicious food, blue water, and dry shelter. Night was closing in fast.

First, Snake and Joe tried to find fresh food. Then, it started raining cats and dogs. They ducked for cover under a kapok tree but they were still wet. A bangle tiger went by them. Good thing it did not see them.

Next, Snake and Joe tried to find warm shelter away from the tree. Then, it started raining cats and dogs on them. They ducked for cover under a large vine but, it was a green python.

It looked very hungry. They ran like a cheetah away from the python.

Then, Snake and Joe tried to find a river full of clean, fresh water. Soon, it started raining cats and dogs. They ran for cover in a dark cave but, there was a black bear sleeping. AHHH!! The bear started waking up. YAWN! They ran out of the spooky cave before the bear caught them. AAHHHHH!!!

Finally, Snake and Joe got rescued by a rescue plane. It stopped raining cats and dogs, and they were glad they were out of the dangerous rainforest.

Stuff that burns me up!!

By: Alison and lane

One hot summer day lane was

sitting inside watching T.V. His

brother asked lane to play

outside. That was when things

started to go bad. AT THE SAME

TIME Alison started to have the

same problem, too.

First, Lane was playing

outside with his brother, when his

brother threw a ball at lane.

Then Lane said, “ThaT BURns Me

UP”. so Then Lane wenT inside and

told on his brother.

Next, Alison was playing in the

basement with her friend. Her

friend threw a golf ball at

aLison’s eye. Then aLison said,

“ThaT BURns Me UP”. so Then aLison

told her friend to go home now!!!

Then, Lane’s dad was Being Too

mean to Lane. Lane’s dad goT so

mad that he threw a bottle at

lane. Then lane said “ThaT BURns

Me UP”.

Finally, Alison and lane

stopped getting so mad at

everything their sibling or

fRiends did. They didn’T LeT

anything burn them up anymore.

That’s a Load off my

Mind

By Rhian and Jack

On the 4th of July night, in

the crowded jungle, Barb the

Bullfrog had to do a lot of

chores to get ready for the 4th of

July. Jack the Jack Rabbit,

who was the quickest

messenger to send messages,

and kept bringing messages to

Barb, about important things.

First Barb had to set up the

fun fireworks. And, then, Jack

told her that Andy the Ant was

going to do it. Barb said, “That’s

a load off my mind.” She rested

until Andy the Ant was done.

Barb was very happy.

Next, Barb had to set off all

the firecrackers. She was

unhappy. Jack told her that the

Whitaker the Wombat was

going to set off all the

firecrackers. So, Barb got to

rest … again. She said, “That’s a

load off my mind.”

After that, when Barb got

out of bed she went to get ready

for a hard day of work. When

she went outside she was

surprised to see everyone

working… including Andy,

Jack, and Whitaker. “That’s a

load off my mind,” she said.

So Barb go to rest and

decided that she wanted to help

out. She went out to help

everybody. Then everybody

lived happily ever after.

Nobody wanted to help Barb

anymore, so she was relieved

because she decided that she

wanted to do all of her work.

She was as happy as a person

who got to have a vacation.

Sweep…Sweep…Sweep!

That’s A Load off My Mind

BY Luke and Mckanan

One warm summer day at a happy school,

Trevor and Jordan were preparing for a big

important test. They were having a very good

day at school. They were worried about the

upcoming test.

Trevor’s class was about to take the big

test. Trevor was worried that he would fail he

did not want to fail. Then Luke goes up to

Trevor and said I will do your test for you.

Trevor said that’s a load off my mind.

Jordon had to run four miles in P.E. He was

so scared that he thought he would fail. He

was as scared as a mouse getting chased by

a cat. Then Luke came up and said I will take

your test for you. Jordon said that’s a load off

my mind.

After P.E., Jordan had to take a very difficult

fraction test. If he did not do well he would get

a two in fractions. Jordan would half to study

more at home. He knew he was good at

fractions. Mckanan said I will take the test for

you. Jordan said that’s a load off my mind.

It was almost the end of Trevor’s 3rd grade

year. Today was the MAP test. This test was the

last big test of the year. If he did badly his

teacher next year would be furious. The test

was two hours. He wondered if he could sit

through those boring hours. He would get in

trouble if he did not sit still. Then Luke came

up to him and said, “I will take the test for you,

Trevor.”

Trevor said, “That is a load off of my mind!”

That’s the Way the Cookie Crumbles

By: Meredith and Dominick

One beautiful spring morning in the wet rainforest, Fred the Frog and Jumpy the Monkey had really bad things happen to them. It seemed as if everything bad in the world was drawn to them.

It started when Fred the Frog was playing with his friend Arnold the Mouse. As they were playing they saw something move from behind a big green tree. As quick as a flash a huge snake came out and ate up Arnold. CHOMP! The snake swiftly slithered away with Arnold in his stomach. “That’s the way the cookie crumbles” Fred said.

The next day, Fred was with his friend Jumpy the Monkey. They were trying to

get to the other side of the huge rainforest. All of a sudden it started raining very hard. Fred and Jumpy were drenched. “That’s the way the cookie crumbles” they said.

The day after that, Jumpy was swinging from branch to branch. She was swinging so fast and quick that she didn’t notice there were no more branches in front of her. So she fell and hit the ground. CRACK! Jumpy had broken her arm. “That’s the way the cookie crumbles” she said.

Finally, Fred and Jumpy found a place where they couldn’t get eaten, break an arm, or get wet. They loved it so much and they never said, ”That’s the way the cookie crumbles,” ever again.

That’s the Way the Cookie Crumbles

By: Caleb and Kaedon

Once upon a time on a wet, shady day

two hungry snakes named Snappy and

Slippery were looking for some tasty food in

the forest. They decided that they would split

the food evenly.

Snappy and Slippery went to look for

some food. They spotted a juicy mouse. As

soon as they were about to strike, a huge

hawk swooped down and took the big mouse.

Snappy and Slippery said, “That’s the way the

cookie crumbles.”

Snappy and Slippery still didn’t give up.

They saw a fat rabbit. Snappy and Slippery

got ready to attack. As soon as they were

about to take it, an orange coyote snatched it

before Snappy and Slippery could take it.

Snappy and Slippery said, “That’s the way the

cookie crumbles.”

Snappy and Slippery were still looking for

food. They found an uncomfortable nest filled

with one small egg, and it was night. As soon

as they could attack, an owl swooped down

and took the tiny egg. They were very angry.

Snappy and Slippery said, “That’s the way the

cookie crumbles.”

Snappy and Slippery were about to give

up when they saw 10 dead squirrels! They

looked around for any other animals around.

For some reason there were no animals

around. They split it five and five evenly. They

no longer said that’s the way the cookie

crumbles and filled their tummies with food.

The Tiring Morning That Piper Helped

Zoey

By Emma and Alexis

One pretty morning in the wonderful

jungle Piper Tiger and Zoey Zebra woke

up super early and had the urge to do

something around the giant jungle.

First, Zoey Zebra was set terrifying

traps so the determined hunters

wouldn’t get them. Zoey Zebra had a

ton of things to do that day. So, Piper

Tiger decided to help sweet Zoey

Zebra set the traps Zoey Zebra said,

“That’s a load off my mind.”

Next, fantastic Piper had a ton of

things to do. Piper was baking a

beautiful cake for Ali Alligator’s

awesome birthday party. Fancy Zoey

Zebra looked in Piper Tiger’s window

and thought about what Piper did for

her. So, Zoey walked inside and said, “I

will make that cake for you, Ali.” Piper

said, “That’s a load off my mind.”

Later, Zoey remembered she had to

give wonderful Ali Alligator her

birthday present. So, kind Piper helped

her carry the heavy present to Ali‘s

neat house. And sweet Zoey said,

“That’s a load off my mind.”

Finally, Zoey and Piper both sat

down on a rock that was as soft as a

feather. They both fell asleep.

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

The Acorn Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree

By: Demi and Colin

One beautiful spring morning, the farm animals

were eating breakfast. They were chit-chatting about

weird stuff like animal food and how it’s sooo good.

They were laughing like a comedian came by. They

were doing their morning routine. Hunter the Horse was

watching Daisy the Dog like always.

First, Daisy was running around like a puppy who

had just joined the world. She danced around

until…Hugh? Sniff! Sniff! Spat! “Daisies in the mud,”

said Casey the Cow.” It’s alright, let her be. She’s

having fun, and that’s what you’re supposed to do

when your younge,” said Hunter the Horse.” The acorn

doesn’t fall far from the tree,” said Casey the Cow.

Second, Daisy was skipping around like Dorthy

from The Wizard of Oz. She was walking around like a

professional! Of course until she spies… hay! Woof!

Woof! “Daisies playing in the itchy hay again,” said

Casey the Cow. “Like I said before, let her have fun!”

said Hunter the Horse. Daisy played in the scratchy

hay for AN HOUR!” The acorn doesn’t fall far from a

tree,” said Casey the Cow.

Finally, Daisy was walking around and spotted

with a humongous smile… her favorite thing…

CHICKENS! “UH OH,” said Casey the Cow. “Daisie’s

chasing those tail feathers off those feathery chickens!”

Like I said a million times, and the last time…let her

be! She’s having the time of her life,” said Hunter the

Horse. “The acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree,” said

Casey the cow.

In the end, Hunter the Horse realized that Daisy

the Dog did everything he did when he was a young one

and he chuckled. Hunter the horse said to Daisy the

dog: jump in the clear as crystal water, play in the

green grass, and mess with the big, spotted cows. No

longer did Casey the Cow, that was as sweet as candy,

have to say “The acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree.”

However. she always had to say, “UH OH!”

The Dangerous Journey

By: Abby & Natalie

Once upon a time, there were

two sea turtles named Natalie

and Abby. They set off on a

dangerous journey to find a sunny

peaceful island to lay their eggs.

First, Natalie and Abby were

swimming until… a terrifying

shark came along and tried to

bite Abby’s shell. BUT Natalie

bumped Abby down and right at

that very moment they said,

“Thank your lucky stars!”

Next, Natalie and Abby kept

on swimming until Natalie swam

too close to a paper bag and

almost got stuck in it. BUT Abby

dunked Natalie and they both

said, “Thank your lucky stars!”

Then, Natalie and Abby kept

swimming on and, on and, on

until… a strange figure came

around a rock and had a net! So,

Natalie and Abby swam down,

down, down and then hid in a

seaweed patch… they were stuck

but they we were safe. So they

said thank your lucky stars!

Finally, after a long, long swim

through the dangerous events,

they found an island with no

sharks, no trash, no strange

figures … It was just a lone,

peaceful island to lay their eggs.

From then on they were as lucky

as could be.

The Rough Football

Game By: Hunter & Andy

One sunny day AG-IV and Hunter Bowe were

getting warmed up for a harsh football game at

Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs were playing the

Seattle Seahawks. They were the best team in the

league. AG-IV and Hunter Bowe would have to be on

the lookout for Richard Sherman and the rest of the

Seahalk defense shooting through the gaps.

After warm ups Bob the Ref called AG-IV, Hunter

Bowe, Russell Wilson, and Richard Sherman to flip the

coin. Bob said to the players, “Play safe today.” AG-IV

and Hunter said to Russel and Richard, “Ok now, the

ball is on your court”. Russell and Richard

called…HEADS! Bob called, “Heads, the Seahawks

elect to kick.” Hunter, AG-IV, Russell, and Richard

shook hands and walked off the field.

When the kickoff ended AG-IV and Hunter Bowe

rushed on the field. They called a Flag, HB Toss, and a

Slant. It was 4th and 2 and the coach didn’t know what

to do. AG-IV looked at Hunter and said, “Ok now, the

ball is in your court.” Hunter said, “Post, let’s do a

post”.

Towards the end of the game, it was 25-28,

Seahawks in the lead. 0.05 seconds were left on the

clock in the 4th quarter. If the Chiefs won, they would

clinch a playoff spot right next to the Colts. AG-IV and

Hunter had to make the hardest decision of the

season. The decision was go for the touchdown and

win the game or go for a field goal and the game would

be tied. Hunter said to AG-IV, “Ok now, the ball is in

your court.” AG-IV chose to go for the tie. “Oh no,” said

the reporters. Then the Chiefs surprised everyone and

ran the ball in for the win.

The next week Andrew Luck from the Colts walked

up for the coin flip. He said to AG-IV, “Ok now, the ball

is in your court.” AG-IV said, “Heads we elect to

receive!” The kick was off and another football game

was played.

The Best Things in Life are

FREE!

By Mrs. Rice’s Writers Group

One day in the busy green jungle, two

small best friends were counting their

jungle money. These pals were named

Marcus Meer Kat and Spider Monkey.

They only had 2 glossy leaves and one

shiny rock – which equaled $2.01…which

is NOT much jungle money.

Meerkat and Monkey saw Ella

Elephant spending lots of HER money on

delicious leaf and peanut sandwiches.

They had very little money to spend…

but Ella hugged the friends with her

humongous trunk and tossed them both

a peanut. The small friends yelled, “The

best things in life are FREE!”

Next Meerkat and Monkey saw a

ferocious, fist-pounding gorilla spending

all of his jungle money on colorful, juicy

fruit. The nasty gorilla growled and

chased the friends away. When they

were safe, they laughed loudly and said,

“The best things in life are FREE!”

Finally, King Leo Lion saw how

Meerkat and Monkey had escaped the

bossy and bullying gorilla. The lion

complimented the friends for not

interfering with the gorilla’s nasty

business. The King Lion gave the pals a

huge pile of wildflowers. The friends

told the lion thank you, then sang out,

“The best things in life are FREE!”

Leo the Lion was impressed that such

little creatures could escape a giant

gorilla and be such positive friends. The

king of the jungle asked the monkey and

the meerkat to come live with him at the

ROYAL WATERFALL! It would be no

charge to them. The little friends still

had not money…but it did not matter

because the best things in life are FREE!!