Diary of a 5th Grader Our 5th Grade teachers have GREAT things to say… September 2016 By Tynaisha Thomas Volume 1

Fifth started out a little scary. The work was hard, our schedule was different, and we had new Pokemon Go Craze teachers. But as the days went on, things got better and our teachers have GREAT reasons to be By Jamari Jones teachers. Just look! Pokemon go is a re- I consider myself to be a giver and I enjoy helping people achieve their goals. ally big game in the ~Mr. Fagan

united states and The greatest challenge is to shape the mind of a child the benefit of my effort is a life time everywhere else in achievement. ~Ms. Meadows the world. But did

After 32 years of teaching, I can truly say I still have the passion, dedication and loyalty you know that peo- to the teaching profession. Making an impact and a difference in the lives of children is ple are getting hurt who I am. ~ Ms. Millines from playing the game. People are getting robbed, Back to School by : Jewel Ford killed, and kid- Have you ever had that feeling in your stom- napped over ach that feels like butterflies or makes you feel Pokemon go. And sick? I know I have. On the night before school there are rumors some kids felt happy , but some felt nervous. that the creator of But even thought we are nervous, we must the game wants to brave and make new friends! hack your phones! Our goal is to come to school to learn. Yes, Unbelievable! Even it might me be ok to play everyone in a while, if the game is popu- but just remember education comes first. One lar, its very life thing you need to do is your classwork, home- changing. work, and ALWAYS give 100%!.Have a great school year in 5th grade!

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There are so many ways to be a successful student here at Cas- cade Elementary. Cascade Ele- mentary school is a great place to learn! Here are some helpful hint to be successful at this school: The of 1. Avoid CONFLICT-DRAMA. By; Paris. Andre Amontez CONFLICT-DRAMA causes many negatives things. For ex- The Warriors signed a free agent forward ample, you start something and named Kevin Durant. He has a 2 year con- you tell people BUT you told them tract with the . not to tell other people and they The Warriors traded for Kevin told people anyways and then Durant in July. Kevin made it to the NBA in you are upset and get in trouble. 2010. , , and 2. Be polite and kind to others. Durant all ranked amongst the best eight Especially to adults. Our teachers contributors in the NBA last season by want the best from us, so we have ESPNs Real Plus-minus ,a feat like no other to show them that we are capable team . Its likely the NBA has ever witnessed of it! a big four like this. 3. Come to school prepared to After playing college for only one learn and do the best you can. season at the University of Texas, Austin, That’s why we come to school in KD was chosen second overall in the first the first place. round of the 2007 NBA by the Seattle 4. DO all you classwork and SuperSonics. Durant is a three-time NBA homework. After all it helps us All-Star and three-time NBA scoring champi- learn. on. He makes 20.16 million every year! We think the Warriors will be even better with KD!

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