What are you doing over winter break - Part 2

Over the holiday, I will be moving to Bangkok, Thailand. My mom and her friends and the teachers say it's a great place. I'm so excited! I will be close to school and guess what? I can get a pet! I choose a cat, but one of my brothers wants a dog and my other brother wants a guinea pig. I would like a cat because they don't run away and you can pick them up easily. But when dogs are fully grown, they can't be picked up easily. Another thing bout cats is that they are cuter than dogs. But the most exciting part about moving is that the neighborhoods, the food, the cleanliness, and the shops are a lot better than here. I'm moving on January 3rd 2012.
- TISA student

I'm going to play with my friends and spend time with my family. Maybe read or go outside and play games and play board games or relax.
Fammatre student in Mrs. Smith's class

Over winter break I am going to my grandma's house and she is going to throw a party. Also, I am hoping to go to the movies.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

In Mr. Bovone's class:
Seven grandparents are visiting here from:
- Hungary
- Los Angeles
- Mexico
- Sacramento and San Francisco
- Redwood City x 2
- Oregon
- Reno, NV

I will go to Sao Paulo, Brazil because that is where I'm from. I will see my two calopsitas (birds). I will also eat pao de cajo. That's Portuguese for cheese bread and it tastes really good! I can get free eggs because my aunt has 4 hens and 1 rooster. She had 2, but they kept fighting so she gave 1 to my grandma's sister (or friend, I don't remember) At her house, she has over 2 dogs. She also has a swimming pool. When we are not in the pool, we can pick fresh mangoes, peel them, and eat them. On every Christmas Eve, we stay up until 12:00 (midnight) and try to find Santa. Inside the house, there are stairs, a TV, a large table where everyone can sit to eat, a big kitchen and lots of rooms. Oh, I almost forgot! My grandma said that she would get my sister and I each a hamster. I really hope that all of you, or maybe one of you, will go to Brazil.
- TISA student

Over winter break I'm going to hang out with my family and enjoy the holidays. Can't wait to see what I get from Santa.
- Fammatre student in Mrs. Smith's class

Over Winter Break, I plan to celebrate Christmas, read and watch sports
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

I am going to Clearlake and celebrating Christmas there. I love Christmas and I can't wait to see my families faces when they see the gift I got for them. Reading and drinking hot coco in front of the fires also what I'm doing.
- Fammatre student in Mrs. Smith's class

Over winter break, I plan to decorate my Christmas tree with ornaments. I will also make and eat the gingerbread men that my mother bought. My family will be very busy. I have my mother, me, my brother, my dad, my dog Rontu, my fish, Shark, and my brother's fish Midnight. I will do a lot of things over Christmas break, but most of all I will probably plan on my Wii and watch TV. I might play with the new toys I will get, or eat a lot. What did you ask for on your list? Do you even make Christmas lists? We do. I asked for Wii games, robotic bugs, and Pokemon cards. Please write back.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

On my holiday I'm going to go to Utah. In Utah, I'm going to stay in a hotel for a night (I think). Then I think I will drive down to Vernal the next day. Vernal is a small city where part of my family lives. Vernal is found in part of the countryside. Plus, on the way to Vernal, I might stop by Arby's to get some shakes and sandwiches! We don't have that in Baku. Once I get to Vernal, I might stay in my Gran and Pa's house for a day or two. Then, my family will leave for Disneyland, in California. On our drive to Disneyland, I will visit one of my best friends and stay a night in Las Vegas. In Disneyland, I will ride on roller coasters, buy stuffed animals, and much, much more!
- TISA student

First Question

The first question that we posed to students this month is: "What will you do over your Winter break?"

At Fammatre, the 5th grade students in Mr. Bovone class, Mrs. Smith's class and the 4th and 5th grade students in Ms. Foy's class answered the question. Everyone in Miss Wither's 4th grade class at TISA answered the question.

We will be posting new answers over the next three days so check back each day for new entries!

What will you do over your Winter break?

Hi! I hope you don't mind if I tell you about my holiday. Miss Andrea said we can. So...I am going to Ireland and I can't wait!!! My dad and I are going to go fishing! We're also going to climb a mountain! And the best part of all is that I get to visit my grandparents. I haven't seen them for a year and I miss them. I miss going to Ireland as well. When I see my grandma, I will go shopping with her and with my cousins, too! Yay! That's why I love going to Ireland. I can hardly wait! Bye!
- TISA student

I am going to Hanover, New Hampshire over winter break to see my grandparents on my mom's side for Christmas. I have never missed a Christmas there my whole life. Our traditions include opening stockings in the morning, eating "bones" for breakfast and opening presents after breakfast. Bones are a almond paste wrapped in bread. What are you doing over winter break?
- Fammatre student in Mrs. Smith's class

Over winter break I am going to San Diego and staying with my grandma and grandpa on Christmas day. I am having a party with my cousins and the theme is pajamas.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

In Mr. Bovone's class:

- 27 students are celebrating Christmas
- 1 student will celebrate Chanukah
- 2 students are celebrating both Christmas and Chanukah
- 4 students and 1 teacher are going to Lake Tahoe
- 1 student is going to Oregon
- 1 student is visiting family in Pittsburgh and going to a NFL game

What's up, Guys? Hey! I'll tell you about Dubai because it's a great place to visit for the holidays. In Dubai, there are two malls. One mall is the biggest in the world! There is also the biggest building in the the world there. It's called Bin Khalifa and it's super high. The malls are huge and there are about 1,000,000,683 shops and 381 restaurants just in the small malls. There are also huge hotels to stay in. It is also hot, like about 35 or 40 degrees. It's hot because Dubai is a desert with only sand. It's still fun, though.
- TISA student

I am going to play with my friends, do jumps on my bike, and have a New Year's Eve party
- Fammatre student in Mrs. Smith's class

Over winter break, we will remain home until the 20th, when we travel to Yosemite. We'll stay there for 3 days so we arrive home the day before Christmas since being German I celebrate it on the 24th! We are really hoping for snow there, but its worked every other time we've been there so I'm not that worried.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

In Mr. Bovone's class:

- 1 student is going to Oregon
- 3 students are going to a beach house
- 20 students are going to their grandma's house
- 1 student is going to Arizona
- 11 students are going ice skating

Hi! I can't tell you my name (my teacher said we're not supposed to) but I can tell you about myself. I am from Egypt. So over the holiday break, I am going there. When I go to Egypt, I will see my grandma. I will stay at a hotel and maybe watch T.V. there. I had fun telling you about my trip. I hope you enjoyed it!!
- TISA student

Over winter break I plan on watching movies, drinking hot coco, play Wii and sleep. I will be with my cousins, my friends and my family.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

I am going to Disneyland for 5 nights! It is on the Saturday after the Friday with school. We are going to need to wake up very early.
- Fammatre student in Mrs. Smith's class

Over Winter break, I am going to go to New Mexico for Christmas and stay there with my grandparents for five days. I am also going to read and practice trombone and play on my iPod Touch. I am also gonna put up our little Christmas tree at home and decorate it. And watch TV.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

I might go to Lake Cunningham skatepark. Then going to my Uncle Scott's house to have dinner and play with my big and little cousins.
- Fammatre student in Mrs. Smith's class

Over Winter break, I will be relaxing with my family, making cookies and drinking hot chocolate. I will also open gifts with my grandma and cousins. I will wake up at 5:00am and wake my parents up with my brother's air bullhorn.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

I am going to LA
- Fammatre student in Mrs. Smith's class

Over winter break, I am going to Pebble Beach by Monterey. Then going to exchange presents with my cousins and celebrate Christmas at home. On New Year's I'm going to Tahoe!
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class