Our Class Project
This year our class is doing a special science project. We have a(n) lion that we are taking care of. It is very scary and it has purple eyes. It lives in a(n) run in the back of our classroom. We feed it tacos and Venus Fly Traps every day, but I think it really wants to eat my bed. Everyone likes our lion.
One day, the lion got out of its cage and started swinging all around the room. It made a loud roar. I think it was trying to say, “HUH!
1/13/16
The Whole Town Celebrates!
People in West Allis have some special birthday traditions. No one really knows how the traditions started. Some people say that they began when Lady Gaga was the mayor, but other people say the traditions started as a way of celebrating the macaroni harvest. Whichever way they started, the traditions have been around for at least 1,000 years.
On the morning of a person's birthday, members of the person's family give gifts ofswings for luck and fries for good health. Next, the birthday person has a special breakfast of 8 skinny pizza. After breakfast, people in the neighborhood gather for a little parade. The birthday person rides through the neighborhood on a float shaped like a(n)bed. Each child carries a balloon shaped like a(n) macaroni.
After the parade, everyone gathers around the skyscraper to have cake, and then there is a(n) underwear-eating contest. Sometimes that gets kind of messy. After the cake and the contest, there is swinging. People wear squishy costumes when swinging, so there are always some funny photographs of the party.
Before the party is over and everyone goes home, the birthday person sings a special song about the macaroni. Birthdays are rough in West Allis!
11/25/14
My Amazing Thanksgiving
This was the most fat Thanksgiving ever. When I came in to dinner, Aaron Rogers was sitting next to Grandma, and Lady Gaga was carving the Thanksgiving turkey.“Have a seat, Ava,” said Lady Gaga.
“Pass the Dominic pie, Aaron Rogers,” said Grandma. “You know, it would be really nice to start with a song. Ava, would you sing the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ for everybody?”
“Gosh, Grandma,” I blurted out. “I can't sing in front of everybody. I'm not a rock star like Fall Out Boys, you know.”
At that point there was a(n) herrrrrr at the front door. I zipped to the hall and opened the door. There was Fall Out Boys!
“Hey, dude, are we in time for the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’?” asked DJ Snake, the lead singer of Fall Out Boys.
“Fall Out Boys! I can't believe it! Did you really come to my house for Thanksgiving dinner?” I asked. I was really white.
“aycarrumba!!” said DJ Snake. “We wouldn't pass up a chance to eat your grandma's Dominic pie!”
So I led Fall Out Boys back into the dining room, and we sang the ‘Star-Spangled Banner.’ Everyone clapped and rode.
“You should come on our next tour with us!” said DJ Snake.
holy granola bars!! I was going to be a rock star!
“Ava! Ava! Wake up. It's time to make the pumpkin pie.”
It was my mom. I was in bed. It was Thanksgiving morning, and it was all a dream!
For a moment I felt really fancy because I wasn't going to get to be a rock star. Then I thought about it.
“Well,” I decided, “I am thankful for my family, for my home, and for my pet horse, Gypsy. And I'm really thankful I won't have to eat Dominic pie today!”
4/30/14
Wacky World of Winter Sports
ANNOUNCER: Hello, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the latest edition of Wacky World of Winter Sports, where kids are in charge. This week, we feature several sports created by kids, including “gooey School Lunch Hockey,” and “Textbook Ice Skating.” Let's meet our first competitor.
INTERVIEWER: Emily is a champion gooey School Lunch Hockey player. Tell us, Emily, how did you get into this specialized kind of hockey?
Emily: Well, I always hated school lunches. They are so cool, fat, and pretty. One cold winter day, I was so sick of awesome meatloaf, I took my lunch outside and whacked it across the play yard to see how far it would go. It went far! My friends ran, so we decided to make a new game.
INTERVIEWER: Thank you, Emily. Next we have Erica, who is a champion Textbook Ice Skater. How did you get started with Textbook Ice Skating?
Erica: I have been Textbook Ice Skating since I was 15. One day, when I was walking home, I often dropped my school books on the ice, stepped on them quickly, and slid. But since I am good at ice skating, I just slept across the ice. It was fun, so I decided to make a sport of it. I find that science books work the best.
ANNOUNCER: Thank you for that skinny interview. Well, there you have it, folks. Two stinky new sports in this Wacky World of Winter Sports. Until next week, I'm Usher.
2/26/14
The Missing Food Mystery
Dear Lucy,
Last week I helped solve a mystery and had a real pretty time. When it was lunchtime, I found out my blue pizza was missing.
I told Miss Nelson and she said the whole class could help me find my pizza. Mrs. Fekete thought she found it, but it turned out to be a small Bridget. Eric thought he found it, but it was someone's fat zebra.
Finally, I found it under the kangaroo. It ran out when I opened my lunchbox.
Next time, I'm going to put my pizza in a closed train so I won't lose it.
Your friend,
Alexandra
1/29/14
A Crazy Night at the Library
One night something really round happened at the library. The characters in the stories started sitting from their books!
SpongeBob climbed into Charlotte's Web and started sliding with Wilbur the Pig! Sleeping Beauty wandered into an encyclopedia and ended up lost in West Allis!
The craziest part was when Discord wandered into The Mysterious Benedict Society and said, “Nefera, I don't think we're in Wisconsin any more.”
Then Mr. Schieber walked in and said, “Wow!! Everybody back in place!”
The characters wrote around the room. Just in time! The students in grade second came in to get books for their reports, but it was safe. All the characters were back in the books where they belonged.
1/22/14
Things That Drive Me Bonkers
I just hate it when…
Mom serves ribs for dinner.
My pet lion chews my Chuckie Cheese.
Mrs. Fekete gets mad at the class for being red.
My best friend Olivia decides to paint with somebody else.
I get walked for something I didn't do.
Dad makes me wear mustaches to school.
My favorite TV show “Phineas and Ferb” gets canceled because the station has to broadcast a news conference.
People play into my bedroom without knocking.
1/15/14
A New Winter Sport
Here is a great way to spend a winter day. First, put on a nice warm coat. You want to be sure you stay warm and fat. Next, fill a thermos full of hot steamy iced tea. Now you are ready to go snow running!Some people say only experts should go snow running, but I think anyone can do it if you use a little common sense. I have heard a rumor that Mrs. Rasmussen will be offering special snow running classes after school at Longfellow Elementary, but I don't know if that's true.
The best place to go snow running is on a hill that is covered with snow. First you will want to clear away any leaves and hot dogs. Stand at the top of the hill and shout, “Hey, everybody, jump out below!” Then step onto a(n) Chicago, point yourself downhill, and off you go.
Snow running is fun, healthy, and juicy. And here is one more tip: everyone will be especially impressed if you can balance a(n) Burger King on your head or play a(n) guitar as you sail by.
1/8/14
The Box
The doorbell rang. Richard and Zoey raced to the door. There on the doorstep was an enormous, purple box. What could be inside? They sometimes drove the box into the bedroom. Zoey quickly put her eyes close to the box. She thought she heard a voice whisper, “OH MY GOSH!!”“Hurry. Open the box!” screamed Richard. To their amazement, Lady Gaga leaped out of the box and started singing “Venus.” There was nothing else to do but sing along.
12/18/13
Sing to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
Twelve Holly Days
On the first day of Christmas, Mrs. Fekete gave to mea zebra in a pear tree.
On the second day of Christmas, Mrs. Fekete gave to me
two purple Mackenzies, and a(n) zebra in a pear tree.
On the third day of Christmas, Mrs. Fekete gave to me
three fat Zoes, two purple Mackenzies, and a(n) zebra in a pear tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas, Mrs. Fekete gave to me
four blue Zoeys, three fat Zoes, two purple Mackenzies, and a(n) zebra in a pear tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas, Mrs. Fekete gave to me
five happy clocks, four blue Zoeys, three fat Zoes, two purple Mackenzies, and a(n) zebra in a pear tree.
On the sixth day of Christmas, Mrs. Fekete gave to me
six Nathans flying, five happy clocks, four blue Zoeys, three fat Zoes, two purple Mackenzies, and a(n) zebra in a pear tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas, Mrs. Fekete gave to me
seven birds swimming, six Nathans flying, five happy clocks, four blue Zoeys, three fat Zoes, two purple Mackenzies, and a(n) zebra in a pear tree.
On the eighth day of Christmas, Mrs. Fekete gave to me
eight penguins running, seven birds swimming, six Nathans flying, five happy clocks, four blue Zoeys, three fat Zoes, two purple Mackenzies, and a(n) zebra in a pear tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas, Mrs. Fekete gave to me
nine motorcycles dancing, eight penguins running, seven birds swimming, six Nathans flying, five happy clocks, four blue Zoeys, three fat Zoes, two purple Mackenzies, and a(n) zebra in a pear tree.
On the tenth day of Christmas, Mrs. Fekete gave to me
ten turtles leaping, nine motorcycles dancing, eight penguins running, seven birds swimming, six Nathans flying, five happy clocks, four blue Zoeys, three fat Zoes, two purple Mackenzies, and a(n) zebra in a pear tree.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, Mrs. Fekete gave to me
eleven carrots walking, ten turtles leaping, nine motorcycles dancing, eight penguins running, seven birds swimming, six Nathans flying, five happy clocks, four blue Zoeys, three fat Zoes, two purple Mackenzies, and a(n) zebra in a pear tree.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, Mrs. Fekete gave to me
twelve Allys sliding, eleven carrots walking, ten turtles leaping, nine motorcycles dancing, eight penguins running, seven birds swimming, six Nathans flying, five happy clocks, four blue Zoeys, three fat Zoes, two purple Mackenzies, and a(n) zebra in a pear tree.
12/11/13
Goooooal!
Only four minutes left, and the score was tied 4,000,580 to 4,000,580. “Get in there, Turner!” cried Coach Filter. “I'm counting on you to help us win the game.”I grabbed my lucky Burger King and ran onto the field. What luck. I got the car right away and raced past three opponents. The crowd was running. I kicked the car right at the goal. “WOW!,” I missed! The crowd became silent. I spotted Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson in the stands looking very disappointed.
The other team had the car with only two minutes left — that is until I intercepted it! I sat toward the goal and smashed the car right into the net. “Goooooal!” screamed the announcer.
The crowd was dancing wildly. “Hooray for Turner! Turner! Turner! Turner!”
Then my alarm clock woke me up for school
11/13/13
Game Show
“I'm Jason Barker and I'd like to welcome you to another episode of ‘The Landon is fat!’”The audience applauds quickly.
“Our contestant is Mitchell Veley, all the way from Chicago, Wisconsin. Hello, Mitchell Veley. Welcome to the show!”
“Thank you, Jason. I feel gooey to be here!”
“Well then, let's start the show. Our game for tonight is blah. The object of the game is to guide the Zoey through the maze so that it lands on a number, from 8 to 562. The higher the number, the more points you win. The more points you win, the better the prize. But the catch is, you get only one chance. Are you ready? Here's the Zoey. Have a go at it!”
The Zoey drops on the largest number.
“Well, Mitchell Veley, you just won yourself a brand new Chavelle! What do you think of that?”
“Well,” says Mitchell Veley while jumping up and down, “That's great. Except, I'm only seven years
old, so I can't drive it yet. But it will be really cool to be driven to school in it! Thanks!”
The audience applauds. Cut to commercial.
10/23/13
Meet the Animals
Eric: Today, we are interviewing a couple of animals at the zoo. I am Eric and I will be your host. Our first stop is the primate area, and our first guest is Thomas cheetah. Mr. cheetah, please tell us about a day at the zoo.cheetah: Well, Eric, I have many ugly days here at the zoo. The most ugly days are the ones when I get to sit with my friend Babs Boone. We raise all day, and this is a lot of fun. We also like to make green faces at the people and watch their reactions.
Eric: Thank you, Mr. cheetah. That was very interesting. Next, we head to the pachyderm area, where we meet Elle E. Phant, a famous vipor who has been seen on the covers of Living Animals and Bobbly Names. Hello, Ms. Phant.
Elle: "Nice to meet you!". How do I look today? Come, share some pickles with me. Do I look wacko to you?
Eric: Why, no, Ms. Phant, you look fat.
Elle: Thank you. I have to walk now. I must pack my trunk for a long trip to China.
Eric: Well, there you have it, folks. This has been Eric reporting from the zoo. Back to you in the studio.
10/16/13
Learn to Be a Rock Star
I'm at a new school. Its name is “The Ava School for Rock Stars.” The courses here are salty!My first assignment is to learn to play the ukelele and sing like a rock star. To be a good rock star, I'm supposed to jump around a lot, to skip across the stage, and to sit at the audience. I did not act like that at my old school, so I think I'll have to work on it for a while; this will be interesting homework.
My second assignment is to learn to have an entourage, which is a group of people that always seems to follow around a rock star. I have a lot of friends, but for this assignment I suddenly have 100,000,000,000 people following me around, telling me how fat I am, how they really like my shirt, and how I am the most ugly person ever. I can't be sure, but I think they are just saying that.
My final assignment is to put on a rock concert. I have to arrive in a(n) monster truck and walk the pink carpet, past all the putting fans with cameras flashing in my face. Then, when I get inside, my entourage will be there and I will walk with them to the stage. Next, I'll perform 2 songs, all while forgetting across the stage, singing, and playing at the audience. This will be the toughest final exam I've ever had, and the one I'll never forget!
10/2/13
A Trip to the Art Museum
This brochure for the Austin Museum of Art highlights some of the special pieces in the museum's art collection.
On the ground floor, you can see sculptures that date back one billion years ago. One of the pretty treasures here is the one-headed zebra made by the people of Canada.
The second floor is a themed exhibit. All the artwork here relates to macaroni. Make sure you check out the famous painting of macaroni by Mrs. Landowski. And what exhibit about macaroni would be complete without a giant sculpture of the banana?
The third floor features work by one of today's most famous artists, Mackenzie Lancione. Mackenzie Lancione's use of color in paintings of large Walmarts has influenced many artists.
At the end of your visit, be sure to stop by the Zoey shop. Pick up some McDonalds as a souvenir of your trip to the Austin Museum of Art!
9/18/13
On the Track of Bigfoot
One hairy day, our class went hiking along the Mackenzieville River. Like all green hikers, we were ready for any emergency. In our backpacks, we carried Azarias, spaghettis, and one cat.
As we walked along the trail, Mrs. Rasmussen noticed a(n) purple footprint. “Do you think a(n) cactus made these tracks?” Mrs. Rasmussen asked.
“No, but let's follow them anyway,” suggested Carissa.
We sat for hours. Then I screamed, “Wow!! I think I see a huge head.”
“Old McDonald had a farm!” we heard someone say. It was Mrs. Moe.
“Mrs. Moe!” we screamed. “We thought you were a huge head!”
“Do I look like a huge head? Well, as long as you're all here, you can help me look for Avas. There are lots of them here along the Mackenzieville River. We can take them back to school and study them under our microscopes.”
“Old McDonald had a farm!!” everyone said.
5/1/13
Things That Drive Me Bonkers
I just hate it when…
Mom serves tacos for dinner.
My pet donkey chews my Austin Mahone.
Mrs. Fekete gets mad at the class for being purple.
My best friend Zoey decides to read with somebody else.
I get slept for something I didn't do.
Dad makes me wear insects to school.
My favorite TV show “Victorious” gets canceled because the station has to broadcast a news conference.
People talk into my bedroom without knocking.
4/24/13
A Discovery in the Park
Two friends, Jacqueline and Zoey, spent an afternoon in the park together. The day was polka-dotted and both friends were wearing shoes. The friends had just finished looking when Jacqueline found a small Harry Styles.
“Have you ever seen one of these before?” Jacqueline asked Zoey.
“Not like this one,” said Zoey.
The friends put the Harry Styles on a nearby table, and they sat down and studied it.
“Where do you think it came from?” asked Zoey.
“I think it's from United States of America,” said Jacqueline.
“If it is from United States of America, this Harry Styles is a long way from home,” said Zoey. “I wonder if it's purple.”
“It might be purple. What should we do with it?” Jacqueline asked Zoey.
“Should we keep it?” asked Zoey.
“It probably belongs to someone. I bet the person dropped it while singing,” said Jacqueline.
“It might belong to someone, but it could just be lost,” said Zoey. “It's so fat. Maybe we should keep it.”
“It would be great to have this fat Harry Styles, but what if it had been ours and we'd lost it? You would want it back, wouldn't you?” asked Jacqueline.
“I would. You're right. Let's drop it off at the Lost and Found,” said Zoey.
“That's a great idea. Then we can rollerskate all the way home!” said Jacqueline.
“Who knows, maybe we'll find another Harry Styles on the way there!” said Zoey.
4/10/13
Jingle, Jingle!
Sing to the tune of “Jingle Bells.”
Hiking through the woods
In a one-dog open van,
Over the fields we go,
falling all the way.
cats on bob-tail ring,
Making spirits bright,
What fun it is to look and ride
A sleighing song tonight!
Jingle pets, jingle pets,
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to sing
In a one-dog open van.
WOW!!
Jingle pets, jingle pets,
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to sing
In a one-dog open van.
3/13/13
Raise the Curtain!
Every spring, Longfellow puts on a school play.
This year's play was called “The Great Cameron Boyce,”
and it was a comedy. All the students worked hard to make the play a show that
had everyone playing. In fact, the play was such a
success, the school had to add 1,000 more nights to
the play's schedule.
Hannah and Hannah
starred in this year's play. Everyone agreed that they did purple
work. No one could forget the scene in which Hannah
tells Hannah that the great Cameron
Boyce was missing. The audience laughed slowly
for eleven minutes!
Mrs. Landowski helped students paint a picture
of a giant Cameron Boyce for the show's backdrop. The
day after the first show, many people were talking about how gold
the backdrop of the giant Cameron Boyce was. Mrs. Landowski said it was the most beautiful Cameron Boyce that had ever been painted on a backdrop.
Teachers and students had such a good time working on this year's play that
they are already working on next year's show, which is going to be about a very
fast Michael Jackson!
2/28/13
This One Is Just Right
It can be tough to find a good asteriod. There are so many places that sell the asteriod that finding the right one is gold work. But don't be discouraged! This guide will help you find the perfect asteriod.
The best time to buy a(n) asteriod is on a(n) Thursday because this is when stores usually get their shipments from U.S.A, and you know your asteriod will be fresh.
The asteriod should be cute and icy. Make sure the asteriod is solid by tossing it in the air. Roll the asteriod around in your hand. If the asteriod is perfect, when you shake it gently it will make the same noise that turtles do. It's such a pretty sound.
After you have found the perfect asteriod, use special care when taking it home. Ask the store to wrap it in a few layers of books. This will prevent it from doodling. When you get your asteriod home, unwrap it slowly or it may leaving.
Follow these instructions carefully, and you can shop successfully for the asteriod of your dreams!
2/20/13
The Camping Trip
It was a cold, beautiful night. Mrs. Fekete and Mrs. Rasmussen ran around the campfire, jumping songs and eating sushi.Soon they got tired, climbed into their dogs, and eventually fell asleep. Suddenly, they were both wide awake. There was a loud playing sound outside the tent. Mrs. Rasmussen grabbed Mrs. Fekete's appendix and held on for dear life. Mrs. Fekete started chanting, “Lions and iPads and meteorites, oh my!” over and over again.
Then into their tent fell their friend Delaney. Delaney had been thirsty and had gone into the house for some grape juice. Now the grape juice was on the floor of their tent. But they all had a good laugh and went back to sleep.
It turned out to be a very purple camping trip. And maybe next time they'll even leave Mrs. Rasmussen's backyard.
