What are you doing over winter break - Part 3

Hey! What's up? I am going to Dubai for the holiday. If you go there, you will see the biggest shopping mall and the biggest tower. In the mall, there are aquariums, shops, cinemas, and money exchange places. There is also a part that connects to the elevators so you can go up to the world's tallest tower. It is as tall as two football pitches. Dubai is a land of sand. That means it's a desert. To live there would be hard because the temperature is hot. But we can swim in the water and go to the mall.
- TISA Student

I am going to Arizona to see my mom's side of the family. We stay there for Christmas. For New Years Eve my cousins and my family have a big tournament. We compete in different video games. We usually play the Wii which is a gaming system where you can play different games with a controller. I usually win the bowling game. I always stay up for New Years Eve.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Smith's class

Over winter break I will mostly stay home. My aunt, uncle and cousins will be coming over. My aunt and uncle recently had a baby, so hopefully they will come over to. My big sister is going to Disneyland, lucky, but that means I get to open a present from her two days early.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

Over winter break, I'll be on the computer, having a Christmas party, playing with my cousins and just hanging out with my family. My family includes me, my sister, my mom and my dad.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

Over winter break, I plan to go skiing and sledding for about a week with my dad's friend because my mom doesn't like the skiing place because it's too crowded and my brother is too young. For the rest of the break, I'm going to be hanging out with my friends and family. My family includes my younger sister and brother, and my mom and dad. We will probably go somewhere local and have a feast on Christmas.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

Over the vacation I'm going to my best friend who moved to San Diego. I am also going to play video games on the T.V. and my computer. I usually wake up at 6:00am to open presents.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

In Mr. Bovone's class:
- 1 brother from the military will be home for Christmas
- 1 is video chatting with their nephew in the Philippine Hospital
- 1 will be helping mom move
- 1 student is going paintball shooting
- 1 student is going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium
- 1 student is visiting new cousins in Oklahoma

I am going to Berlin, Germany. I get to see my mom and play games with her. I am also going to go to Legoland and Sea Life. I will also go to a huge mall! I will probably also watch TV and play X-Box 360 and PS3. We will come back on January 7th. I am going to be at home for a day and then I will go back to school.
- TISA student

I am staying home and celebrating Christmas. Maybe without my mom because my grandma has had tongue surgery, and she has to take care of her.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Smith's class

Over winter break, I am going to my Grammy and Papa's house, for Christmas. We are going to go to chruch on Christmas Eve with my Grammy, Papa, mom, dad, brother, sister, Aunt, Uncle, my two cousins, and my dog will also be with us. On Christmas, we open all of our presents, then have breakfast. Then, at dinner, we have a huge meal! We might go to Disneyland, Legoland, or SeaWorld, while we are in San Diego. It will be lots of fun!
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

Over winter break I will just stay home and relax and I will try to guess what I got for my birthday (12/17/11) and Christmas. I hope to spend some time with all of my animals: a bird, cat, 2 dogs and all my family.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

On winter break were going to decorate our house and on Christmas Eve were going open the presents that our grandparents gave us.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

Hi! I am going to tell you about my trip to NY! Even though I've never been there, I'm still going to tell you what I think it would be like. I heard that NY is really big! So there's probably aa LOT of fast-food restaurants there. That's where we'll be eating. It's going to be really cold there. I'd be really lucky if Mom would take me ice-skating. I'd love to go to some musuems, especially history ones. My mom will definitely take me there, for sure! Last time we travelled to Washington, D.C., we saw an awesome musical about Frankenstein! So I hope there will be something like that.
- 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 to relax.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Smith's class

Over winter break, I plan to go to Christmas In The Park. My family and I will decorate our Christmas tree. On Christmas Eve, I will go to my grandmother's house to open family presents. On Christmas Day, I will have a funeral for the two Power Rangers that my brother and I smashed with a hockey stick and a mallet. Then we will go to my aunt's house to have brunch and celebrate my cousin's 9th birthday.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

Over winter break, I plan to stay home with my family and help take care of my little sister. On Christmas Eve, I'm going to my grandma's. On Christmas Day, I'm going to my other Grandma's. I can't wait to watch the ball drop on New Years!
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

On my holiday, my grandparents will come for Christmas. They will come on an airplane because they're coming from Massachusetts. On Christmas Eve we will be so excited! It will be hard to sleep. My grandparents will sleep in my bed and I might sleep on the blow-up mattress. (My bed is bigger than my mom's). On Christmas morning, we will first open Gifts to Selt (They are handmade gifts or promises). Then, we read Gifts to Christ. (They are promises). After that we go downstairs singing "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" and look in the stockings. We open presents after that. Last by not least, we eat breakfast. It will be so fun!
- TISA student

I'm going sledding for 3 days or 2 weeks.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Smith's class

What I will be doing over vacation is I will be having a Christmas party with my family. I will watch the crystal ball drop on T.V., and I will make all the noise I can on New Years at midnight
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

I am going to New York to visit grandparents and go to Lake Tahoe with friends to snowboard and sled
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

I'm going to Disneyland.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Smith's class

I am going to play in Egypt. I will stay in my family's house and watch TV, play on the computer and play football. I will play on my PS2 and on my iPad. I will play fighting games, racing games and farming games. We will go out to eat in restaurants. We might also go to the zoo. We can go to the pyramids and ride camels. When we are there, we can go inside the pyramids. In Egypt, we can see dead people!
- TISA student

I am going to eat tamales all the time
- Fammatre student in Ms. Smith's class

Over winter break my mom and I plan to go Christmas shopping for the family's wishlists. Then on Christmas, we will go to my aunt's house to celebrate Christmas and get more presents. I will also wait for Santa Clause and write him a note.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

Over Winter break my family and I are going to Disneyworld for about 3 or 4 days then we are going on a 4 day cruise to Nasa and then to a Disney private island Castawaycays.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

Over winter break my mom wants to go to a movie and go to a concert. After that I am going to stay at home. Then I am going to a hotel. We might go skiing.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

Biking, playing video games
- Fammatre student in Ms. Smith's class

Over winter break I will go to Arnold, CA. I will only do this for one week I do not have anything planned. Maybe I will just sit and relax. I could teach my family how to play the card game I amde up Pyramid.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

Over winter break, I may go to Christmas In The Park. Also, I will first go to my grandma's house and meet with my cousins, and my aunts on my mom's side in Redwood City. Then go with my mom, Dad, and my brother Danny to Morgan Hill to see my grandparents on my dad's side and socialize with my cousins, Aunts, Uncles and Family Friends. We all first eat and then do Secret Santa's and open presents. Usually my brother and I wake up at 6:00am to see what Santa left us over the night but before I check my sock I get my dog, Tanner, up and show her her doggy treats she usually gets in her stocking.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

Over winter break, I plan to rest, play DS and do a family tradition. I go to my aunts house Christmas Eve and go to my other uncles house Christmas morning.
- Fammatre student in Ms. Foy's class

On 18 December we will fly to Norway. Then we will drive to our best friend's house because we don't have a house there anymore. After that, we will go to another friend's house. We will celebrate Christmas on 24 December. My family and I will have a good Christmas in Norway.
- TISA student

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