Paw Print
A Third Grade Writer's Showcase, Volume 3, Winter 2017
Editor and Chief: Mrs. Lorish and Mrs. Svanson
The Third Grade Paw Print Club 2017
Working with Leads and Hooks
All About Fitzgerald by Molly F.
Have you ever wondered what having a baby cousin was like? Well, I can tell you about it. In January 2016 Fitzgerald Simms Smith was born. A new baby cousin. Yay!!! He was so, so small, but for a baby pretty big. When he was a couple months old he started to crawl. We would have races around the room with him.
A little while after he started to crawl he stood up for the first time!!! Even though he was holding onto a chair it was pretty awesome. It was only a couple of weeks after he stood holding onto something, that he stood up holding onto nothing nor holding onto anybody. Before we knew it Fitzy took his first step!!! We were amazed he wasn’t holding something, and no one was holding him.
His smile is super cute, and he ‘s a really good listener. I meant like he knew sign language. I think that’s why his pictures are really cute. When he was 1 he started to open doors when they were completely closed,. That's what having a baby cousin is like. Well one like Fitzgerald Simms Smith.
The Day I went to the Phillies Game by Milca R.
My Little Sis and Me by Caitlin E.
I have had a lot of fun with my little sister over the last few years. My sister has special needs. She has something called Down Syndrome. I love my sister more than anything in the whole world. She is always entertaining people in her own way. She always makes me laugh. She is very cute. Once I was up in my room,when I came downstairs and I saw somehow my sister logged into my computer. She was wearing a pink too-too dancing around the room with my music on. My sister and I both like playing Musicl.ly. My sister and I both like getting dressed in costumes and dancing to the music. My friend and I both play it. We always follow each other’s videos. My dream is to make a Youtube channel for my sister. I love my little sister so much!
The Day I went to the Crayola Factory for the First Time by Rebecca R.
Going to the Pool by Alexa Z.
I’ve never been to this pool before and there were 2 slides, and one and an orange one. The first one I went down was the red one because there was no tube. I got scared to go on the orange one because there was a tube. The tube was dark and scary. My friend who took me there talked me into going onto the orange one with the tube after a while. It was awesome. I was never so happy in my life!!! I was going so fast down the slide and when I got into the water I reached the bottom of the pool and I never went to a pool that I went down the slide and reached the bottom of the pool. I LOVED IT!!!! My friend and i played a very funny game. I invited a little girl that my friend and I met. She had a beautiful accent. I loved her accent!! When we were done playing we went to eat pizza. Then we got to play a little bit more. Then we got to the bathroom and we changed. The hardest part was when i went to the bathroom and got stuck in my bathing suit when i was trying to get it on. I told my mom about everything that happened at the pool. It was the BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!
Daniel's Christmas Presents by Daniel L.
One winter morning with beautiful snowflakes falling, I woke up and ran down stairs, but my mom was drinking coffee I was going to open every present but my mom hollered, “WAIT!!!”.
We have to wait for the others.
So then my dad woke up. Then my family went downstairs. First I opened a Pokemon Sun and Moon . I also got a calendar of my favorite soccer team telling the player’s stats and the days of the week in Spanish and when they play. Those are my presents.
The Tower of Terror by Leah S.
I went to Disney World and one of the rides I went on was called the Tower of Terror. It was really fun and scary. When you’re on it, it tells you to where seat belts so you don’t fly off of it. When the ride started, it went up really slow and down...At the speed of lightning! Ahh! Ahh! Everyone was screaming almost at the top of their lungs. It feels like you are going to fly out of your seat. That is what it is like to be on the Tower of Terror.
Kennywood by Brayden G.
One beautiful day at my lovely grandma’s house, we were going to my funny uncle’s house in Pittsburgh. When we got to my uncle’s house we got back in their car with my uncle and went to Kennywood. We played awesome games and went on the Noah’s Ark ride.We had to go in the scary Ark! We also had to go through a fake whale’s mouth! We saw scary fake animals, but at one part we went in an awesome spinning room! Everyone was dizzy and I almost threw up. The walls were flashy and fake barrels were rocking, but we were fine for now. Whirrrl! Wurrrrr! The walls are moving. Flash! The walls are sparkling. Bam boom bang! The barrels were hitting the walls. As I was spinning I was wondering what would be after I was out of the spinning room.
Man, that day will be one of my favorite awesome memories. I mean if you ever go to Pittsburgh you should go to Kennywood Amusement Park. You might get ice cream and then go to the Noah’s Ark ride in the spinning room. You might have to go through some awesome rides. Then find the spinning room and have an awesome time. So I hope you have fun!
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Vacation 2.0 by Ella L.
Have you ever gone on an amazing vacation in the summer? I have. On day we woke up in excitement! We packed up our clothing, and when my dad was done he put his luggage in the car. Then when everyone was done, they put their suitcases on the floor downstairs. Then my dad put them in the car. When everything was packed, everyone packed in the car ready to go. My grandma and grandpa went too. They had their suitcases in the back of their car, and they followed us to the hotel.
My mom said we will travel seven hours to get to the hotel, and then three hours to the place. After two to three hours we stopped at a place to eat and go to the bathroom. So we had four to five hours to go! By then I was already asleep. So were my brothers. Our last stop was after an hour and a half.
We finally made it to the hotel. I brought my backpack, my pillow, and my blankets in. I took a shower and watched cartoons. My grandparent got a separate room that was right next to us! We all fell asleep. Jackson went to bed in my grandma’s and grandpa’s room The next day everyone woke up and my brothers, grandparents, and I went to get breakfast in the lobby. When we got back we got our stuff and put it in the car. We had three hours to reach the beach. Finally we were there. Our vacation was amazing! We got to the beach, went golfing, and then went out to eat. It was so much fun! It was the best vacation ever!
My Polo Trip by Ava S.
Visiting my Aunt Jen took me to an amazing place called Argentina. During my trip to Argentina I went to a farm to learn how to play polo. When we got there our instructor taught us how to swing the polo stick. Then I walked to the stable and got on my horse. Then we walked over to the field.
The grown ups had started a game to practice a game of polo, but the kids didn't play. I was making up a game of tag; you had to tag the other person with the polo stick.
At the end of the game we practiced passing the ball to each other. I didn't want to so I trotted around the yard. My horse saw some berries and went on to the private property of someone else's house. Then she wasn't interested.
It was dark outside so we started going back down the path. As we got back to our beach house we were served hot chocolate.
We took a taxi back to our beach house and went to our apartment.
When it was time to leave I didn't want to but, i did. Argentina was a great trip!!!!Sky Zone by Nikolas G.
One day my family and I went to Sky Zone. When we checked in I ran to the foam pit immediately. I jumped in a couple of times. Then my dad dared me to do a backflip. Of course I couldn’t deny his dare. So then I went on the trampoline and faced backwards on the platform so my parents could see me. I counted “1...2…3!” Then I jumped back tucked my legs in and flipped backwards in the foam pit. It was amazing because I landed standing up! Everyone applauded and cheered. Then I got out and tried again. I did it again. Then we had to leave. It was a great day!
My Amazing Birthday by Hunter A.
It was an amazing 8th birthday for me. We had chocolate and vanilla soccer cake. For presents I got video games, books, Nerf guns, and a jump rope.
My brother, my sister, my mom, my mom mom, my dad, and my Uncle Jack were all at my party. I played games. We played hide and go seek and arcade games. I was very happy at my birthday party.
Rock N'Roller Coaster by Owen S.
Vroom, it stopped, the gate opened. I was so scared when I went on. The Rock N’ Roller Coaster so fast. I felt like I was going to fall off. When I was on the Rock N’ Roller Coaster the ride had music. When I was riding on the ride I felt like the music was getting louder. Lastly on the Rock N’ Roller Coaster it was going fast then it stopped. When it stopped I felt like we were going to tip over. The Rock N’ Roller Coaster was very fun at Disney World.
My First Baseball Game by Daniel V.
Have you ever gone to a Baseball game? I have been to a Phillies game. They won the game. At lunch time I got hamburgers and fries with Doritos. I was so happy the Phillies won the game against the New York Mets.
Fishing by William S.
Have you ever gone fishing? If your answer is no, want me to teach you? So, you start off with a fishing rod and string for fishing. Then you need live bait like fish and worms. Second you need a hook to take the bait. Next you need an anchor to take the bait down in the water. When you feel a tug on the string you reel it in and catch a fish. That is how you catch a fish.
North Carolina by Owen B.
The summer of 2016 had amazing memories that are both happy and sad. I had a fun time in North Carolina! That week at North Carolina will always live in my memory. It will stay in my memory forever because I saw my cousins, my grandma, my grandpa, my aunts, my uncles, and an amazing donut place called Duck Donuts, where you can make your own donuts. I went to the beach and boogie boarded with my cousins and splash I went under the water twice.On the first night we went looking for crabs and we saw so many crabs that night. At North Carolina that was my last time seeing my Grandpa before he past away. That’s how it will stay in my memory forever!
My Arizona Water Park Trip by Arianna P.
Have you ever been to a really awesome water park?!?! Well when I went to Arizona I went to a really awesome water park! There was a really cool water slide, and I wanted to go on it. Noooooooooo!!!!! I screamed, there was a HUGE line!!!!! I wanted to go on so bad I attempted to wait. All of a sudden I heard click, dong, click dong. I wondered what the noise was. I got closer,and closer, and even closer. FINALLY, I was so happy, I was there next in line to go on the water slide. It was my turn and I got on the tube. I got a little nervous at first. Aaaaahahahhhh, I screamed! It was so fast. Then it started to go in a spiral. Then I went into a tunnel. Ahh! It got so dark all of a sudden. It started to go in a fast circle. Finally, I was done and I loved it. I went on it again and again. That was my awesome trip to Arizona!
My WEIRD Birthday by Elsa P.
It was a good last birthday. My cousins came over and we played and talked. Then, my friends came over and had dinner and cake but then something went boom, strike, boom, strike. It was thunder storm. We were at my house so we went inside. It was almost dark so we turned the lights off and got glow sticks and danced. That was my fun party. In the morning we went to the Memorial Day parade. We saw a witch. We all got scared!
Sky Zone by Ryleigh G.
Up, up, up, I just kept jumping higher! One day I was at my dad’s house. Then we went to Sky Zone. When we were there I did my first front flip. A couple minutes later my dad and I saw an obstacle course, and I went on it. My dad had to help me with the hard parts. We saw Dodge Ball but I didn’t want to play. Before we left I got some ice cream. I had a great time!!!!!!!
Misty and Me by Molly M.
It was a really great last birthday! I’m going to tell you why. Well, I was in my house playing a game called Minecraft. Then my mom called me in the other room and said,”Mollie I found a dog for sale for a price of three hundred dollars!” “Do you want her for your birthday?” I replied “Yes!” (I always wanted a dog of my own.) Then three days later I went to the house to see if she liked me. And guess what...She did! She really did! Then a few days later she was dropped off. I’ve had her ever since. That’s why it was the best birthday ever! Hope you enjoyed!
Christmas Day by Dylan S.
One Christmas morning I woke up at six o’clock or seven o’clock. I woke up my family and we went downstairs and we started opening up our presents. I got a 3DS, a iPad Mini, a Five Nights At Freddy’s Guide Book, a Pokemon Go book, and other stuff too. After opening presents I started playing on my 3DS. I played a game called Pokemon Sun. I played for a while. It was very fun and the graphics were… AWESOME!! Then I opened up the presents that my grandmother gave me. I got two new Pokemon games! I started setting my iPad mini up. I got a few games and I played for the rest of the day. As I was going to bed I played on my new 3DS. That was such an awesome Christmas!
First Sleepover by Mikey P.
Have you ever had a sleepover? My friend Bryce and I did. The whole night night we played video games. Then Bryce’s mom woke us up and told us that we were going to Dorney Park. Before we went to Dorney Park, we went to Mcdonalds. We played at the jungle gym there and Bryce’s little brother was chasing us in it.
We hit the road and went to Dorney Park! When we got there, we went to a ferris wheel, but we had to go with Shane. Shane is Bryce’s little brother. When we got to the top, it stopped. This was because they needed to let people on. Shane was yelling “Mommy, Daddy!”
We also went to the water park in Dorney Park. We went in a Lazy River there. We thought it was smaller but when we saw it, it was not. It was fifteen minutes long and Bryce and I were running. We were running because we were racing. I was happy because I had won! We had this thing called fast bands that Bryce’s parents paid for. They are used for the fastpass line. No one was in it. Just then we ran past a wasp, we ran as fast as we could and we got on the waterslide. Boom! Bang!, a bad storm came into town. We ran and got into the car.
About an hour later, we went to a restaurant called Outback. The food was really good. After dinner, before we left, Bryce’s mom and dad were in the bathroom. We had to watch Shane. We were in this room where people wait until a table is ready. Shane was running like crazy. This is a day I will never forget.
The Soccer Finals by Kate Z.
My team and I were versing Germany. We had 5 minutes left my friend Mim, and I were on offence, Mim passed the ball to me. Then I kicked the ball in the goal but the goalie got it. Then the goalie kicked the ball to her teammate. She kicked up to our goal. That’s how they got in first place! The day I played in my first soccer tournament is a day I will never forget. I was so excited we were so close to winning!! I was still happy that we got into second place because we worked so hard to get in the finals!!!!!
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The Cruise by Katelyn S.
In November 2016 my family went to a fun place. I went on a cruise named Anthem of the Seas. I went to a club called Adventure Ocean Club. At first I was shy, I tried to make friends. It was really hard. I really did cry so much that they asked me what to do. I said to call my mom. They did. I kept going and I started to love it so much. I made a lot of friends. We would take a long walk to a place to eat. I always got cheese pizza instead of pepperoni pizza. So then we would go back to the Adventure Ocean Club and my mom would be there soon. I would try to stay and hide but she always found me. I really enjoyed Adventure Ocean Club. Have you ever had the same thing night after night? If so you know what I mean. Have you ever done it without your family? If so, you understand what I’m going to say. If not, I will try to make it easy to understand. I would always play the games it was so much fun that I can’t explain how much fun it was so I will try but it won’t get even close ok. So I would play fun games like dodge ball it was really fun. We even made up games like Hula Hoop Maze. Boy, oh boy was that fun. You guys would have loved it if you were with me. So if you were you might be writing the same thing I am writing now. So back to the topic and my brother had a club too but not the same one it was for teens. They would play video games but all we did was color or play games like sports, but no electronics like them. It was so unfair just because they are way older doesn’t mean they should get more privileges than us. It was so unfair to us.
Soccer Tournament by Emma K.
It was my first soccer tournament,and I was excited and a little nervous. There were three games. It was the first game and it was thirty minutes long. The team ran out to the field and started the game. One of my teammates ran and fired! Goal!Everybody cheered and gave high fives. “Nice shot!” “Awesome Kick!” We had a great defence and offence,that’s why we won the game.
We had a awesome break drinking hot chocolate. It was time for the second game. I felt nervous that we were going to lose. Out of nowhere,my teammate ran for the goal to score. Goal! We scored again! “Nice shot!” We won the game! The next game we were going for second place. Sadly, we lost, but got third place! Each and every one of us got a trophy. We all had fun and got third place! My first soccer tournament will always stay in my memory.
The Anaconda by Ananya B.
Swish, Swash went the water. That was all I could hear. I will never forget that day. It was the best day ever! As soon as I got to the water park at the Kalahari Resort. I saw this water slide that went in the circles and went up and down. I asked my mom and dad if we could go on it, and before I asked them twice we were heading up the steps. When we got to the slide, my sister and I sat down. My sister sat in the back of the raft and I sat in the front of the raft. That slide was called the Anaconda. It had red and black stripes. I asked my mom and dad if we could go on it, and before I could ask them twice, we were headed up the steps. When we got to the slide, my sister and I sat down My sister sat in the back of the raft and I sat in the front of the raft Beep! The lady there pushed the button and down we went. Up and down. Around and around. Splashing and getting wet. It was so much fun. So when it was over, I ran up the steps again, but this time I went with my mom. On the way up, I was telling my mom how fun it was. Since we were one of the only ones in line, we got to go as soon as we got there. And again we went. I loved it so much I went again! This time I went with my Aunt. Splish! Splash! And then the ride was over. That was the best waterslide ever! It was the best day too!
Test Track by Ethan F.
Have you ever rode a test track? Well, I have. At Disney World we went to Epcot. My favorite ride was Test Track. Let me tell you about Test Track. At Test Track you get to make your own car. To make a car you go on a computer and scan your Magic band or card.
First, you choose the type of car. You can choose a small car, a medium size car, or a big car. I chose a medium size car. Next, I drew a curved line of the car. After drawing the line I picked the color yellow for my car. Then, I added details to my car to make it interesting. I added an engine, wheels, and much more. I then had a contest about whose car was the best. I tried to see if my car was the best, but sadly, it wasn’t. I was happy because at least I tried.
Arizona by Dylan G
I could touch the bottom of the pool. I was moving peacefully in the pool, when "splash!" the water was in my face. I enjoyed going to Arizona and visiting my family.
Universal by Olivia T.
Have you ever been to Diagon Alley in Universal? I have, and it was really fun. I even ate a chocolate frog like Ron and Harry did on the Hogwarts Express! It was fun when I went to Gringotts Bank and saw five goblins working on papers! I was scared when Voldemort started chasing us! When we left Gringotts Bank we saw a dragon that shot fire out of it’s mouth! I think the best thing was that I got Hermione’s wand! I could make things fly!
When I was going to the next ride I heard a lot of screams. Ahhh! Ahhh! The ride I was going on went through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The next thing I knew I was standing in line. All of the sudden the rollercoaster showed up. Boom! Then the breaks turned on. Crash! Now my stomach was hurting. Oooo. I was now sitting in the rollercoaster seat. Then the ride started. Zoom! Then I heard people screaming. Ahhhh! Soon I was off the ride. That ride was fast and terrifying! That was the last ride. I was going back to my hotel room. “Tomorrow will be another great day!” I said. I love Harry Potter Land in Universal Studios!
My Big Family Vacation by Liliana O.
One summer day my family and I went to a big water park. My favorite ride was called the Green Machine. I loved it because it was a big tube. You had to use float to slide down the water. When you got to the middle part of the tube you would bang against the walls!!! It was so much fun!!!!
My family got very wet, it was a little cold and a little warm, but it was worth it. We all had so mush fun. By the end of the night we were tired because we had so much fun. I will never forget what happened that day.
My New Puppy Named Artie by Alexis C.
Ruff, Ruff! I got a new dog and it’s name is Artie! I got him in 2015. My sisters and I were in the basement and my dad called us upstairs at nighttime and our new dog was there! He was from Kentucky. He was so, so cute and tiny! His breed was a Sheashon. He is so fluffy and he’s the fastest dog I have seen. For no reason he just starts doing laps around the house over and over again. I always do races with him and he always wins. Whenever my friends come over we play tag with him. He is so playful! Sometimes he lays with us. He is so sweet. I love him so much! He is one of the best dogs ever!!
Disney World by Enzo O.
The summer my family went to Disney World will live in my memory forever. At five o’clock in the morning I was still sleeping, but my mom and dad brought my sister and I to the airport and flew to Disney World.
When we got there we went to our room and put our bathing clothes on and went to the wave pool. When I was done in the wave pool I went into another pool and played for a little bit. It was fun!
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In the future, Kya would like to be a writer and artist and also make youtube videos.
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A sketch of Ariel in Cinderella's Dress, created by Justin B
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A Pet Memory by Featured 4th Grade Writer Alexa R.
Blub Blub, Meow Meow, Woof Woof, Bark Bark, Squeak Squeak.......I'm at the SPCA picking out our pet. I'm going to the SPCA to look at all the animals. There are so many animals here. For example, there are dogs, cats, hamsters, and even bunnies and turtles. There are gray, black, orange, brown and white kittens here. But then a cute kitten caught my eye. He is black and white with pretty yellow eyes. He was born on April, Friday the 13th and we adopted him on August, Friday the 13th. I named him SOX. He is the cutest cat ever! I love him!!!!!!!!!!!!