Super Bowl XLIV fever is contagious
-Gavin
Did you watch the Super Bowl?
Many CHOG students watched the Super Bowl XLIV. The Super Bowl was in Miami Florida. It took place on Sunday February 7, 2010.
Several students at CHOG wanted the Saints. “I wanted the Saints because they were underdogs and have never been to the Super Bowl,” said Jack J.
Many students wanted to watch but couldn’t. “I stopped watching the second quarter because my dad said I had to go to bed,” said Nathan.
Some students wanted a team but didn’t watch it at all. “I didn’t do anything. I didn’t watch it,” said Anna, “I got bored.”
A few students watched the whole game with their family. “I watched the whole game with my dad and brother,” said Marta.
At the end of the fourth quarter the Saints intercepted a Colts pass thrown by Payton Manning and scored a touchdown to win the Super Bowl IVIV.
In the end the score was 31 to 17.TOUCHDOWN SAINTS!
Many CHOG students watched the Super Bowl XLIV. The Super Bowl was in Miami Florida. It took place on Sunday February 7, 2010.
Several students at CHOG wanted the Saints. “I wanted the Saints because they were underdogs and have never been to the Super Bowl,” said Jack J.
Many students wanted to watch but couldn’t. “I stopped watching the second quarter because my dad said I had to go to bed,” said Nathan.
Some students wanted a team but didn’t watch it at all. “I didn’t do anything. I didn’t watch it,” said Anna, “I got bored.”
A few students watched the whole game with their family. “I watched the whole game with my dad and brother,” said Marta.
At the end of the fourth quarter the Saints intercepted a Colts pass thrown by Payton Manning and scored a touchdown to win the Super Bowl IVIV.
In the end the score was 31 to 17.TOUCHDOWN SAINTS!
Students celebrate Valentines Day
-Kassidy
Love, happiness, and friendship. This is Valentine’s Day and so much more.
Not many people know the history of Valentine’s Day, but they still celebrate it.
Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for many years. According to www.pictureframes.com, Valentine’s Day started February 14, 269 AD. A man named Saint Valentine got arrested for being a Christian. On the day he was going to get executed, Saint Valentine got a heart shaped leaf and wrote a farewell letter to the jailer’s daughter who he had become friends with. At the end of the letter it said “from your valentine.” Saint Valentine was killed on February 14 and that is why we celebrate Valentine’s Day on the fourteenth of February.
“It is a day for thinking about each other and giving love out to everyone,” said Grayson.
Other people celebrate it for a different reason. “It’s my babysitter Lauren and my dog Princess’s birthday,” said Ashlyn.
Most people like Gresham said they celebrate “to show love” like Saint Valentine did many years ago.
Not many people know the history of Valentine’s Day, but they still celebrate it.
Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for many years. According to www.pictureframes.com, Valentine’s Day started February 14, 269 AD. A man named Saint Valentine got arrested for being a Christian. On the day he was going to get executed, Saint Valentine got a heart shaped leaf and wrote a farewell letter to the jailer’s daughter who he had become friends with. At the end of the letter it said “from your valentine.” Saint Valentine was killed on February 14 and that is why we celebrate Valentine’s Day on the fourteenth of February.
“It is a day for thinking about each other and giving love out to everyone,” said Grayson.
Other people celebrate it for a different reason. “It’s my babysitter Lauren and my dog Princess’s birthday,” said Ashlyn.
Most people like Gresham said they celebrate “to show love” like Saint Valentine did many years ago.
Students take field trip to Wintergreen
-Benjamin
“I learned to ski,” said Kassidy.
The third, fourth, and fifth year students of Children’s House of Galilee went on a ski trip to Wintergreen on February 11-12, 2010.
The school goes on this class field trip to learn new things.
“I learned that you have to have courage to go on bigger slopes,” said Kenzie.
Grayson also learned a lesson. “[I learned] the larger the hill the larger the pizza” said Grayson.
The people who went on this years ski trip were: Gavin and Marta, Jack, Benjamin, Steven, Kenzie, Kirstyn and Ashlyn, and Kassidy. The parents who came were: Arthur Jones, Adrienne Warren, Catherine Bergethon, and John and Cecelia Soscia.
A lot of people on this ski trip had a good time.
“I had fun because I was having a good time with my classmates,” said Kenzie.
Most other students do not get to go on this ski trip. The students have been on this ski trip twice. Many students hope to have this field trip in the future.
The third, fourth, and fifth year students of Children’s House of Galilee went on a ski trip to Wintergreen on February 11-12, 2010.
The school goes on this class field trip to learn new things.
“I learned that you have to have courage to go on bigger slopes,” said Kenzie.
Grayson also learned a lesson. “[I learned] the larger the hill the larger the pizza” said Grayson.
The people who went on this years ski trip were: Gavin and Marta, Jack, Benjamin, Steven, Kenzie, Kirstyn and Ashlyn, and Kassidy. The parents who came were: Arthur Jones, Adrienne Warren, Catherine Bergethon, and John and Cecelia Soscia.
A lot of people on this ski trip had a good time.
“I had fun because I was having a good time with my classmates,” said Kenzie.
Most other students do not get to go on this ski trip. The students have been on this ski trip twice. Many students hope to have this field trip in the future.
Ladybug Finanska
-Sumner
What is Ladybug Finanska?
“I think Ladybug Finanska is a fort that ladybugs stay in,” said Grayson.
At CHOG many students play Ladybug Finanska at recess. Part of playing is making the forts for the Ladybugs to live. The forts are along the fence on the left side of the field. They are also in the hedgerow and there are two forts next to poles by the parking lot and sidewalk.
“Ladybug Finanska is their own little huts built out of leaves, mud, magnolia leaves or whatever you can find, “ said Steven.
Students sometimes plan to wreck the forts. “The girls are planning to attack Sumner, Ethan R., Ethan S. and Jack M.,“ said Nathan.
Some forts are in secret places so no one can wreck them.
Catching all the ladybugs every spring and putting them in the forts is a major part of why the kids at CHOG play Ladybug Finanska.
But not all students agree.
“Building is the funnest part,” said Virginia.
Lady Finanska has been played for three to four years. Two years ago was the best year for ladybugs, when students found an estimated 60 a day. Ladybugs have not arrived yet this spring. CHOG students are awaiting their arrival.
“I think Ladybug Finanska is a fort that ladybugs stay in,” said Grayson.
At CHOG many students play Ladybug Finanska at recess. Part of playing is making the forts for the Ladybugs to live. The forts are along the fence on the left side of the field. They are also in the hedgerow and there are two forts next to poles by the parking lot and sidewalk.
“Ladybug Finanska is their own little huts built out of leaves, mud, magnolia leaves or whatever you can find, “ said Steven.
Students sometimes plan to wreck the forts. “The girls are planning to attack Sumner, Ethan R., Ethan S. and Jack M.,“ said Nathan.
Some forts are in secret places so no one can wreck them.
Catching all the ladybugs every spring and putting them in the forts is a major part of why the kids at CHOG play Ladybug Finanska.
But not all students agree.
“Building is the funnest part,” said Virginia.
Lady Finanska has been played for three to four years. Two years ago was the best year for ladybugs, when students found an estimated 60 a day. Ladybugs have not arrived yet this spring. CHOG students are awaiting their arrival.
Ms. Katherine comes to CHOG
- Kirstyn
CARING, ARTISTIC, AND CREATIVE. That’s Ms. Katherine.
“ I hired Ms. Katherine because she is thoughtful, kind, and was enthusiastic about becoming a Montessori teacher,” said Ms. Barbara, the principal of Children’s House of Galilee. Ms. Katherine is now an assistant teacher at CHOG.
She started working here in the 2009- 2010 school year. She is very committed to her job as a teacher. Ms. Barbara said that she was willing to be an assistant teacher for a year in order to become a lead Montessori teacher.
Ms. Katherine works two jobs. She is a teacher here at CHOG and a waitress at Fellini’s in Norfolk, Virginia. “ I wanted to teach since I was in high school. I wanted a job that creates positive change in peoples lives and the world,” said Ms. Katherine.
“Katherine graduated with two degrees, Art and Spanish. Her background in these areas will enhance our program,” said Ms. Barbara.
Art comes to Ms. Katherine naturally. “ Art is relaxing and rewarding. It is important to have creative outlets in your life and be able to make pieces of art that are beautiful,” said Ms. Katherine.
Katherine may have a busy life, but there are many things she enjoys doing in her free time. “ I enjoy reading, spending time with my one year old niece and other family, going out to dinner with friends, and I also enjoy yoga,” said Ms. Katherine.
Next year Ms. Katherine will be the lead lower elementary Montessori teacher.
“It is not easy for Ms. Katherine to have two jobs, but this definitely shows her dedication to becoming a Montessori teacher,” said Ms. Barbara.
