Eric's Book Review

Dairy of Wimpy Kid
You’re going to love this book if you’re a fan of comedy. You’re going to laugh so hard that you’ll cry! Dairy of a Wimpy Kid has very funny pictures. The main character is Greg. He is always getting bullied around by bullies. This book is the king of laughter.
My opinion of the book is that if you like funny stuff this is the book for you! I think the more you like it the faster you read it. My favorite part of the book is when Greg’s brother reads his dairy so they make a deal.
My recommendation is this book is that it is made for people who like funny stuff. I was laughing while reading this book. It’s not too hard so ages 8-12 will love this book. This book came from heaven!

hatchet by maria

What would you do if you were stuck in the woods without water, food, shelter; would you survive? That is what happened to Brian Robeson in Hatchet. Brian is a 13-year-old boy whose parents are divorced. He is going on an airplane trip to visit his dad, but forgets to remove the hatchet hi mom got him. When he’s on the plane, the pilot has a heart attack and dies. The plane crashes and Brian is the only survivor. The airplane crashes up in the woods up in the mountains. Will he die before getting rescued?
I really liked this book because it was funny, sad, happy, and serious. I also liked the book because it has really good details. For example, I can imagine me inside the book. I could also imagine me being by my self in the woods, trying to survive.
I recommend this book to 5th- 8th graders, just because they’ll understand it better. I also recommend this book to people who like survivalist books or wilderness books. Hatchet is an awesome book. Gary Paulsen, (the author) is a genius. Read it to find out if Brian survives!

ESPES book review

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID!!!!
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID #1 IS ABOUT A BOY AND GREG GO TO THE SWIMMING POOL.THEN GREG LOSES HIS BACK PACK,BUT THEN FIND WHO STOLE IT.AND THEY GOT IT AND BACK AND WENT BACK HOME!.

I LIKE THIS BOOK BECAUSE ITS FUNNY AND COOL.THIS BOOK MAKES ME LAUGH WHEN IM BORED OR SAD.THIS BOOK IS FAMOUS AND A LOT OF PEOPLE LIKE IT.EVEN MY LITTLE COUSINS LOVE THESE BOOKS,THIS BOOK IS COOL YOU SHOULD READ IT!!.

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO PEOPLE OF AGES 6-12 BUT IF YOU STILL WANT TO REAT THEM AT AN OLDER AGE THAT’S FINE!!!!...WELL THAT’S ALL I GOT TO SAY FOR THIS BOOK!!!!

Colorado's Crazy Climate!

Today we are talking about the regions of Colorado and some of the weird weather conditions experienced in each of these regions. To learn about the Colorado Regions, click here.

We are experiencing quite a cold spell right now in the metro area and across the state. During times of such chilly weather, minimal sunshine, and a below zero wind chill factor, we tend to spend as little time outside as possible. We are happy to get inside and out of the cold!

But what about people who don't have a warm place to go? Homeless people often take refuge in shelters, churches, or other places open to the public to escape the worst of the cold weather. But as residents of this chilly region, what can we do to help those who are less fortunate than us during these difficult times? How can we support those in our community who are cold, hungry, and have no place to sleep at night, when the temperatures are at their lowest?

Respond with a comment that talks about what YOU can do to help the homeless and hungry in your community.

Social Studies Plans for Friday

Hi Students!

I hope your Friday is going well! Your task today is to work with a partner to find out information on some endangered species.

Click on this link:

http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/map.html

Explore the website and some of the animals featured in each of the sections.

Choose 2 endangered animals from different continents.

Compare and contrast these 2 animals using a venn diagram.

Turn in your venn diagrams by the end of the day. Spend some more time exploring the websites of these animals.

Family Literacy Night

On Tuesday, October 6, the Rose Hill community celebrated Family Literacy Night! Our fifth graders participated in a big way! Several students showed up in their pajamas and many entered the Rosebery Award Writing Contest. We had some big winners in our class, too. Congratulations to Irving for winning the Rosbery Writing Award and to Shanel for winning the Class Writing Medal! All of our fifth grade participants did a fantastic job! We had a great time listening to stories read by author and artist, Pat Loehr. The raffle was also lots of fun with many winners. Overall, it was a fantastic evening!

Picture Slide Show Coming Soon!

Surviving in the Wild

This week in Time for Kids Magazine, we read a story about endangered species and conservation efforts around the world.

We learned about the Sumatran rhinos, of which there are less than 300 left in the world! They have become so endangered because of illegal hunting and habitat loss. These large mammals have a very specific diet, including a sap-covered fruit, and zookeepers and conservationists are working hard to restore the rhino population in captive-breeding programs in zoos around the United States.

We also studied the California condors, which nearly went extinct in the 1980s. Condors are scavengers that feed off of the remains of dead animals. At the time, hunters used lead bullets to kill whatever animals they were hunting. Scientists and researchers began to realize that the birds were being poisoned by the lead used in the bullets that killed the animals the condors were eating! In 1982, only 22 California condors remained in the world. But with the help of dedicated specialists, the bird population has grown to more than 350. In 2007, Congress passed a law that banned the use of lead bullets where condors live, making it safer for the condors to survive in the wild.

The article goes on to say that it has to be the responsibility of everyone to take care of our planet, our animals, and their habitats. They use the expression, "it takes a village." We want to know what you think. Why is it important to save species from becoming extinct? If it takes a village to do so, what can we do to help? What will the benefits be?