Sherburne-Earlville Elementary School Newspaper
Principal Mr. Douchinsky
Reading Is Better Than TV
By Brandone D.
A lot of people don’t read much anymore.
Reading is one of the keys to doing well
in school. Kids in school should read
during the week. It is healthier for you, it
increases education, and you have more
fun.
Believe it or not reading is healthier than
TV, because when you plop in front of the
TV you bring junk food with you as your
friend. When you sit in front of the TV,
you don’t get enough exercise because you
don’t move around as much. Your social
skills go down because you don’t want
other people around, and that has an effect
on how you greet, and how you socialize
with people.
In addition, reading increases your
education. Maybe you see the word
“Murmured” in a book and you ask your
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PARP
Mrs. Moore’s Writing Lab
parent for the definition. That means if
you see it again in school you don’t have
to use the dictionary to look it up. When
you read you create a picture in your mind
so you use your imagination more. You
know more about writing because you see
different techniques.
Most importantly, you have more fun.
When you read different series, the people
go to weird and fun places like the desert
or the North Pole. It also feels like you
meet new people like King Tut or Santa
Claus. Reading also allows you to be more
creative.
It is obvious that reading is better than TV.
P29net quotes: “Fourth graders that watch
TV tend to not be as good in school as
those that read.” Furthermore reading is a
better hobby than TV!
Don’t Stress
Miss Eva Speaks
by Eva W. and Sylas S.
Miss Eva is sitting at her desk writing advice
to a young girl when suddenly Sylas bursts
into her room ranting, “I have so much stress
because of my homework! It is way too much
and very hard. I just need help. I am falling
apart. Miss Eva, you have to help me!”
*Call a friend who knows the work and ask if you can meet at the library.
*Think about a happy time you had.”
The next day:
As Sylas passes Miss Eva in the hall, he says,
“Thanks, Miss Eva. I did all my homework
and I’m stress free. Next time I get stressed,
I will remember your advice. I will tell my
family and friends.”
Stuffed Up
My nose is running
My voice is deep.
I have a cold.
I want to sleep!
I'd rather be home
And not in school.
Just lying around,
Running hot and cool.
When I am lame
During the day
A video game
Miss Eva tries to calm him down by saying,
“Yes, I can. Don’t worry. Relax! Everyone gets
stressed about homework. There are things
you can do to help yourself:
*Take a break, calm down and don’t think about your homework.
*Talk to a friend or a teacher and express your feelings.
2 *At home, sit on the couch.
I like to play.
I have a cold.
I will rest my head.
I feel achy and old
So I hop into bed!
By Connor D., McKensie H. and Curtis H.
4M
Wanted
ARTICLES, ESSAYS, STORIES, POEMS, JOKES, ART WORK AND COMICS
Do you like to draw? Do you like to write?
Do you see your name in print and feel special?
Well, now you can contribute your work to the school newspaper!
Share a drawing or request an assignment.
ANY STUDENT CAN SUBMIT QUALITY WORK!
ALL TEACHERS CAN SUBMIT STUDENT WORK!
Art Work
Articles, Poems,
Jokes or Stories
Here are the guidelines:
• All art must be black line (marker
• Write an article.
• Share something cool you have written
preferred).
like a poem or story.
• Use white paper
• Images must float in the middle of the
page unlike your art teachers’ usual
• You can request a newspaper
assignment.
* You can work with your LA teacher to edit
advice.
* Ms. Hammond can fix you up
the writing and submit a final draft to
Ms. Hammond.
Just stop by Ms. Hammond’s room before homeroom or 10th period on Thursday.
Please, do not come during class time.
Teachers:
To send your student’s work to Ms. Hammond, you
could do one of two things: type the story in the body
of the E-Mail or send their file as an attachment.
2. Choose the storage place from the pop-up menu.
To attach a file:
3. Select the file and click “Choose File”.
1. With your message open, click the “Attach” button
just above on the menu bar (it is
a small paper clip icon.)
4. Your file is now attached and ready to send.
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S-EES Observer
2010-11
Newspaper Themes
1. PARP (gone to press)
2. Fall Favorites (deadline-Nov. 10)
3. Magic Kingdom (deadline-Nov. 30)
4. Odd Animals (deadline- Dec. 22)
5.Weird Insects and Fancy Frogs
(deadline Jan. 28)
6. KINDERGARTEN (deadline Feb. 28)
Please Get Writing and Drawing!
Editors:
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Brandone D. 5
Eva W.
5
Sylas S.
5
Connor D. 4
McKensie H. 4
Curtis H. 4
Advisor:
Ms. Hammond
We try to
preserve the
student’s voice
during editing.
Copies of the Observer can also be found online at
www.secsd.org