WRITING WINNER

By Anthony Lim, third grade, OLPH Catholic School

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ART WINNER: Thesion Warren, fifth grade, Pope Elementary

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By Jacquez D. Corbett, fourth grade, Rocky Mount Prep

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By Xzavious Chatman, first grade, Winstead Avenue Elementary

Have you ever wondered if a prophet knows about recycling? Doesn't it seem unusual for him to know how to protect the Earth and its natural resources?

Well it's not that hard to believe because they care about the environment and they can't allow people to destroy the planet. Won't you agree? Without using their charm, they already earned the respect and won the hearts of many.

Isn't it great if the rivers are so clean that you can make soup or drink from it? Of course, I didn't expect you to try this at home without boiling the water first. The point is prophets want everyone to live healthy, breath clean air, and enjoy life on earth.

Christmas Time

By Sarah Alford, seventh grade, Woodfield Christian Academy

Christmas is the time of year

When everyone gives a cheer,

Hurray! Hurray! Is what they say

For Jesus Christ is born today.

It's not about the turkey

Or the presents under the tree,

It's not about you

Or even about me!

It's about Jesus Christ

In a manger he lay,

There are no words

For the joy of this day!

He came to earth

To save us from our sin,

He died on the cross

And rose again!

So go about your business

But remember what I tell you!

That Jesus is the reason

For this blessed holiday season!

Snowmen don't live

By Jared McCall, third grade, Rocky Mount Academy

Tick, tock, tick, tock, Rob had almost made it through all 7 hours of school. He and his friend, Martha, were tired of school. But in twenty minutes they would be out on their wonderful five-week winter vacation. Rob couldn't wait. Dinnnngggggg! "What, I must have dozed off a bit," he said. "School out already?" "Yes," said Martha, now walking up to him. "School's out already, now let's go build a snowman!"

So Rob and Martha set put to build a snowman, but what they didn't know was it was cold. "A corncob pipe, a button nose, two eyes made of coal, a red scarf, and a black top hat, that's what we need," said Martha. "We can get all those things at my house," said Rob. "You go get them. Your dog will chase me to death," said Martha. "Okey-Dokey," said Rob.

Two minutes later Rob returned with all the equipment to build a snowman. So with the snow they built, and built, and built until the snowman was absolutely perfect! "Finally we're finished," they both said at once. "But wait, the hat's not on," exclaimed Rob. "It's over there." "There we go," said Rob, as the hat was set in place.

POP! "Who are you?" asked someone. "I am Rob and this is Martha. We live here." "Who are you talking to?" asked Martha. "Can't you hear him?" said Rob. "No," Martha answered. Rob looked at the snowman for the second time. He was so, so, so, so confused. Even though Rob was confused, they still ended up having a wonderful time with the snowman.

The next day was Christmas. Rob was nearly asleep. He couldn't wait until Christmas. What felt like two minutes later, "Rob, wake up," called his mom. He got out of bed and went to the window. He looked outside and the snowman was gone. "That's impossible! It can't be true because don't snowmen live!" This time Rob was really confused.

Maybe snowmen do live after all.

The Chicken Fairy

By Cameron Pettigrew, second grade, Winstead Avenue Elementary

"Oh no!" cried Henrietta chicken. "I have locked myself out of the hen house!" Then suddenly a big wind blew all my feathers off. I ran to the farmer's house for help. The farmer was not home but the newspaper was on the porch. The headline read, "Chilly weather today." What am I going to do? Suddenly a fairy god chicken appeared. She said, "What do you want to wish for my dear?" Oh fairy god chicken could I please have my feathers back and a key to unlock the hen house door?" "Your wish is granted my dear!" Poof and everything was back to normal. Thank you fairy godchicken.