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Poetry By Us

This week’s poems were provided by the students of Childpeace Montessori Elementary school.–Ed.

The Mummy The mummy isn’t scary It’s simply scared of you Even though it’s slimy It’s awful cuddly too. You’d find the tomb A mummy’s placed in. Over in Egypt where Mummies have linen. -Jelena, age 9 Sharks Goalie has the hardest Job Griffin is the best Player –Anonymous untitled roses are red bridles are […]

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Funny Time

Q. What did the farmer say when he lost his tractor? A. “Where’s my tractor!” –Jasminelee, age 14 Q. What do you call a fairy that doesn’t wash? A. Stinkerbell. –Emily, age 7 Q. A lady took a bite out of a brownie and died. How? A. There was a cockroach in the brownie. She […]

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Glossary of Terms

All the Way: Never headed, always in front. Always Close: Maintained 1-2 lengths behind the leader. Beat the Box: Breaks faster than the others to establish a big lead. Blocked: Shut off when trying to move up. Bumped: Bumped out of place by another dog. Came Again: Moved up after dropping back. Crowded: Happens on […]

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