Christmas Poem

Candy canes
Happy kids
Reindeer
Ice cream
Saint Nick
Trees
Ms. Claus
Apple pie
Snow
   by Brianna T.

Things end up
in a way 
for a reason.

OR

Things end up,
in a way, 
for a reason.

Laid to Waste
Letters = power of the pen.
environmental justice
words matter:
resource recovery facility OR an incinerator?
https://www.berkeleymedia.com/product/laid_to_waste/
 https://vimeo.com/323800761


http://www.ejnet.org/chester/   -   Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living

News from Philadelphia:
https://www.inquirer.com/business/energy/pes-philly-refinery-reuse-1300-acre-city-advisory-report-20191126.html

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/too-much-pollution/

http://www.energyjustice.net/

Thanksgiving Acrostic Poems

Turkey
Hungry
Apple cider
Never get full
Kindness
Sweet potato pie
Giving
Ice
Very good
Icing on cake
New friends
Greens

   Taymonie


Thankful to my family
Ham
Apple cinnamon pie
Never any dry turkey
Kindness all around
Stuffing
Good turkey
Invite your family
Veggies
Ice cream for dessert
Nice noodles!
Gobble gobble gobble

    La'shae


Turkey
Ham
Apple Pie
Nutella
Kool-Aid
Spam
Green Beans
Importance
Vacation
Internet
November
Gratefulness

   Jaeden


Turkey
Happiness
Apple Cider
Kindness
Super fun
Giving gifts
I love turkey
Very fun
In the turkey goes
Niceness
Good family members

    Dior


Thankful
Happy
Artistic
November
Kindly
Seeds
Group
Intercept
Vegetable
Inviting
Nice
Goodhearted

    Brianna Tally

Halloween, Fear, and Forms

"We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light."
   Greek Philosopher PLATO

As your words pour in
So far
We have
Diverse
City.

Spelling List 2 for the Week

scene

bracelet

mute

strive

faithful

devote

rhyme

succeed

coax

rely

conceal

forgave

lonesome

delete

confine

exceed

terrain

reproach

abuse

defeat

Welcome back to a new school year!

Welcome back to school--a place where our minds get a workout.
Have a great year. Work hard. If write something you would like to publish here on this site, please email me.

rweinman@chesteruplandsd.org

Word Ups

MATH

by Ny’Asia, Gr. 4

Math is formulas

Solving challenging problems

and helping others

RAINY WEATHER

by Kevin, Gr. 3

Clouds gathering – dark!

Wind wooshing, rain pouring – Splash!

Lightning striking – Boom!

LIGHT AND DARKNESS

by Adam, Gr. 2

Light comes with the sun

Light is here with the morning

Dark comes with the moon

Dark is here in the midnight.

They’re opposite each other

They’re also enemies.

The light sometimes defeats the dark –

The dark sometimes defeats the light.

ACROSTIC

by La’Tye, Gr. 4

   Awesome

   Never fails me

   Interesting

   Magical

   Everyone can watch

   Many books

   Amazing

   Never boring

   Great for holding my very short attention span 

   All day I’m reading

ME

by Amaya, Gr. 4

There are some very simple equations to get the number ME

Music + Family = ME

Friends + Family = ME

Everything X 2 = ME

Acting X 80 = ME

Home + fun + fun + fun + fun + fun = ME

Now you know how to make ME 

RIDDLES

by Adam, Gr. 2

Riddles are unfathomable

Riddles are appealing

So hard, sometimes easy

Riddles are mysterious

Riddles are curious as well

But they’re still fun!

ACROSTIC POEM

by Amaya, Gr. 4

H appy place

O utstandingly comfortable

M ade for me

E verything perfect

I am happy for a place to call home.

Summer

by Daye’Shawn, Gr. 2

A beautiful day No more rain

I can play with my toy train 

The grass is real green

The bees are so mean

The sun is hot

There’s corn in the pot

There’s no more school

we play in the pool

Alyssa and I play

On a beautiful summer day.

Yes, I love summer

Sky

by Marcel, Gr. 2

Bright in the sky I can see white fluffy clouds

I can see a beautiful bird

In the dark sky I can see the white moon

And I can see the shining stars

What can you see in the sky?

NIGHTMARE

by Maya, Gr. 7

I’m up at night and wide awake

Fears are watching over me

I cannot hide, there’s no escape

Fear might just be the death of me

I’m going cold, my soul is freezin’

I guess Hell’s hot for a reason

I’ll close my eyes until you’re gone

You’re the nightmare I’ve been dreaming of

STORM

by Ruth A. Sheets, Teacher

Blue and white sky

Suddenly smothered by black and grey

swirling whirling wind on wind

flashing crashing wet and wild

magnificent fury

THUNDER

by Devin, gr. 3

Pac! The sound to scare you – Storm is coming

Pow!  the loudest sound of the night

Whoosh! The sound so you know the trees blow

Grumble!  the sound to help you sleep  zzzzz

Boom! The sound that WAKES YOU UP

MITTENS

by Alyssa, Gr. 3

My cat Mittens

Green eyes

grey fur

happy smile

Hear him purr

My cat Mittens

FRANCINE MY DOG

by Damiah, Gr. 2

Every day when I come in the house

I hold my hand over Francine’s head

She thinks it’s food, it’s not

The third time I do it she just stares

Francine was brown and white, now grey and white.

She’s eight or nine, older than me

She runs all over the house

When Dad pretends he’s barking.

Francine tries to run out of the house when I come in

We run around to get her back in

Francine goes crazy when

someone scares her by jumping out at her

Francine is the best!

FRANCINE MY DOG

by Damia Stewart, Gr. 2

Every day when I come in the house

I hold my hand over Francine’s head

She thinks it’s food, it’s not

The third time I do it she just stares

Francine was brown and white, now grey and white.

She’s eight or nine, older than me

She runs all over the house

When Dad pretends he’s barking.

Francine tries to run out of the house when I come in

We run around to get her back in

Francine goes crazy when

someone scares her by jumping out at her

Francine is the best!

POWERS OF WIND

by Devin, Gr. 3

It's strong

It's cold

It's white

It's blue

Makes you shiver

Freezes you.

SUMMER

By Mia Rowe-Bell

Summer is cool!

Summer is fun!

But, most of all,

   you sweat all day

mosquitos bite

Bees sting

Flies annoy

But, the thing we all love

   is swimming in the pool

   all afternoon!

What I hate is

   hearing my uncles holler

   “Let’s go! 

   We’ve gotta go!”

And I hate having to waste my money

   on my favorite popsicles - - $1.50!

      

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR

by Alyssa, Gr. 3

 Strong man

Fought for equal rights

Wanted Blacks to be free

Wanted all to be treated equally

Led marches to stand for equal rights

   from all day to all night

He was he!

He was Martin Luther King!

IN WINTER

by Damiah, Gr. 2

I wear in winter a warm hat

A cozy jacket, gloves, and snow boots.

In winter, I have a snowball fight

Make a ball of snow and throw it at somebody

And, dodge the balls from somebody else

Make an angel.

You have to ley in the snow

Then flap your arms and legs.

I love playing in the snow.

I love winter clothes because they keep me warm

So I can have fun in winter. 

EMOTIONS

by Marcel, Gr. 2

Crying tears

Happy miracles

Bad stuff happening

Whining sadly

Walking slowly

Lucky wishes come true

Wonders!

Summer Poems- Sun and Soccer...

SOCCER

by Nasai, Gr. 4

Soccer is the best sport I know

Soccer is fun with friends and family

It feels like happiness when I kick the ball

Mostly into the goal

Soccer games are fun too

I am competitive

When my team wins, we celebrate

Really, Soccer is the best sport I know.

SUMMER

by Sabrina, Gr. 5

Outside the sun is shining

So bright and blinding

Cats are bathing in the sun

Children are having fun

Chasing others around

Until the sun goes down

The fireflies come by

to light up the night sky

WISH FLOWERS

Live outside in dark soil
   Glow in starry nights
Rest under trees, in fields
   Sun-yellow dandelions
   Turn into wish flowers
   Pick one, make a wish
       Then blow ffffffff

     by Terreona Adger, Gr. 2


SUMMER

Outside the sun is shining
   So bright and blinding
Cats are bathing in the sun
   Children are having fun
   Chasing others around
Until the sun goes down
   The fireflies come by
to light up the night sky

     by Sabrina Morgan, Gr. 5


SUMMER

Summer is cool!
Summer is fun!
But, most of all,
   you sweat all day
mosquitos bite
Bees sting
Flies annoy
But, the thing we love
    swimming in the pool
    all afternoon!
What I hate is
     hearing my uncle's holler
     "Let's go!"
     "We have to go!"
And I hate having to waste my money
      on my favorite popsicles -- $1.50!

           by Mia Rowe-Bell



SUN

Sun is yellow
Makes your mood yellow
Makes you want to play
All the wonderful day
You know it helps flowers grow
And makes the winds blow
And the bugs and bees all come out to stay
On a marvelous sunny day

          by Alyssa McKnight, Gr. 3

TV Tonight - Chester and Philly on CNN

https://www.phillyvoice.com/united-shades-america-pollution-philadelphia-chester-cnn-w-kamau-bell/

CNN/CNN.COM

CNN docuseries 'United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" will examine waste pollution and its health risks in Philadelphia and Chester in an episode titled "Toxic America" that airs Sunday, June 16, 2019.

CNN's docuseries "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell," filmed in Philadelphia and nearby Chester, Delaware County, for a new episode, "Toxic America," that looks at the impact of waste pollution in the region. 

The episode — scheduled to premiere 10 p.m. Sunday, June 16 – explores the health consequences of the "toxic legacies" in the two cities. In it, Bell interviews a former EPA official in Philadelphia on the Trump administration's view on environmental policy and its local impact and takes a tour of a waste treatment facility in Chester. 

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Philadelphia and Chester have long been known for their histories of pollution. In April, Philadelphia-Reading-Camden ranked No. 18 in the American Lung Association annual report ranks the worst cities and metro areas for year-round particle pollution. 

Chester is home to four toxic and hazardous waste facilities. Waste incinerators can release toxic compounds when trash is burned, which can cause pollution and put the the health of nearby residents at risk. Chester's pollution problems date back decades. A 1995 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency report  found 60 percent of children in Chester had lead concentrations in their blood greater than the maximum level considered healthy by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report also found Chester had the highest infant mortality rate. 

"United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" is in its fourth season on CNN.

Book cover

by Jaseir Thompson

Diamante poem

                                          sisters
                               sweet      mean
                    caring   begging    annoying
                     sugar    cry    sweet  danger
                      caring    begging  annoying
                               sweet   mean
                                      sisters

                                             by Malaya


     

Student Poetry

HALLOWEEN NIGHT

by Marcel, Gr. 2

Bells are ringing

Doors are slamming

Wolves are howling

Zombies are eating

Mummies are humming

Clowns are killing

Ghosts are scaring

Vampires are biting

Frankenstein is walking

Everyone is scared!.

Snow Day

by Adam, Gr. 2

The snow day was cold and fun

People were buying things to get ready for the snow

Stores were closed or sold out

It snowed at least two feet

People snowed in and schools closed

Now I have the day off to do anything I want

Maybe make a snowman or have a snowball fight with my family

  Maybe stay inside and watch Pokemon

Either way, this is my snow day.

THE SCARY AFTERNOON

by Daye’Shawn, Gr. 2

One afternoon, it was a deadly afternoonI was the only kid wokeSomething was bumping my bedSo I ran to my mom’s roomI told her what happenedShe came in my roomShe looked under my bedIt was my sisterShe called it a prank.

Essays

All pit bull essays are due tomorrow.

6'rs Poems and Quatrains

                           Cheetah
                  calm    dangerous
           sleeping   eating running
          panther   puma   lion   cat
         sleeping   eating   running
                  calm  dangerous
                         puma

                 by Malaya
                   




                    Pitbull
                  blue   bark
        playing   eating   teasing
   sweet   fun   playful   noisy
       training   playing  biting
                 soft   fun
                     husky
                     
       by Faith




The star is light
The star is bright
It's brilliant all night
Call to the star
Do it right.

     by Jaseir



Love is Love
Love is reckless.
it brings you up
and brings you down
but no matter what
I love you.

        by Anonymous



Roses are red
So are bricks
I love you more
than Netlfix!

    by Kioni



Dear Mother,

You are as bright as the sun,
and like a night light.
We're stuck together like Mike and Ikes.

You're as dark as a Kit Kat
as hot as Cheetos.

                Cionna



Love is true
I fall for you.
Mom - you are the best
Better than the rest.
Mom - the best
Cuter than the rest.
I have the best life
Thanks to you guys.

      by Kaylynn



Death is something none should fear
Even if that day comes near
Although it's scary to think about
Here and then
At least you've made an accomplishment.

Through the pain
you'll feel your predicament
The scary feelings of death
is you not accepting
Maybe you should and be happy.
Stop thinking about the stuff you hear
Don't be sappy.

        by Shariyf


             
Be Happy

Toby is a good day
So I want to say
You should be happy now and always

You know you are cool
So don't be no fool
You should stand tall like a stool.

Don't let anyone bring you down
So don't have a frown
So go be happy right now.

     by Anonomous (Put your name on your paper!)


one to six
six to eleven
you're my best friend
to the beginning
to the end
I love you
to the end
I died
You cared for me
as I cared for you
I need you to make
my life happy

      by Jasmine J.

VDay Loveday Rhyme Scheme $

Initiative Observation Activity:

The first student to speak to me the RHYME SCHEME of the Kendrick Lamar stanza below, I will award $10.00 cash. For knowledge AND initiative. 2/11/19 8:45 a.m.

" This maybe the night that my dreams might let me know

All the stars are closer, all the stars are closer, all the stars are closer

This maybe the night that my dreams might let me know

All the stars are closer, all the stars are closer, all the stars are closer "

Latest Diamante Poems

                                                              Wildlife
                                      animalistic   natural
                                 flying     swaying      rushing
                            birds    monkeys      rivers     deer
                           singing      dancing      prancing
                                    safe            dangerous
                                              fun 

                                                          by Shariyf 





                                               Bird
                                   beautiful        blue
                              singing      chirping      dancing
                          leaves      trees     sky     grass
                          flying        drinking      eating
                                   charming            red 
                                             bird 
                                  
                                                         by Jasmine




                                             Rabbit
                                        soft       cute
                                running    hiding    jumping
                             small          big     strong    sweet
                         eating          biting             sleeping
                                 cool                   playful 
                                            pit bull 


                                                            by Jake




                                             Pit bulls
                                        cute      soft
                             loving     caring      protecting
                               soft     cute     grey    white
                            loving     protecting     playing
                                    sweet                 soft 
                                              pit bulls


                                                          by Daijah