Poetry Out Loud Celebration

On Monday students from all four elementary schools gathered to participate in the 5th annual Poetry Out Loud celebration (formerly "Poetry Slam").  This remarkable event, coordinated by Hope Valley principal Mr. Gencarelli, invites students to stand before an audience to read aloud an original work of poetry.  Each presentation was a treat, and it was wonderful to watch the students enjoy a moment to shine on stage!

It was a beautiful, sunny day so we gathered in the high school courtyard.  Please enjoy these happy memories of an lovely June evening!

Mermaids in the Sea

By Joandrie, Grade 2

Swimming up

Swimming down

They swim all around

Whales and dolphins are their friends

To them the fun never ends

Shiny shells and leftover things

Is what they call their treasures

Don’t get too close or they’ll steal

Your heart forever.

Skiing

By Paige, Grade 4

Sliding down the slope pushing with my poles,

Riding up the chairlift, flying over jumps.

 Learning more and more,

Falling over and over,
Skiing with my family, skiing with my friends, skiing all together,

Because friendship never ends.

         Down a black diamond, right over a jump, plop on my back, Back up again.

         Going to a race, I’m gonna win first place, passing my opponents, I just won the race.

Super duper tired, snoozing in my bed, super duper tired, I think I might be dead.

         Back up on the slopes, warm up in the green, back up on the diamonds, flying down with speed.  Again another race, again I won first place, again back in my bed, again I think I’m dead. Now my trip is over, we’re packing up the car, putting on my headphones, listening to some tunes.  No I’m back home, laying in my bed, lot of memories in my head.

Spring is Coming, Spring is Coming!

By Harper, Grade 1

Spring is coming, spring is coming!

Spring is in the air

Bears are growling

Birds are singing

Coyotes are howling

Spring is in the air!

Trees are budding

Flowers are blooming

Bees are everywhere

Lots of rain, no more snow

Spring is in the air

Spring is ending

Summer vacation is near

Swimming, playing, running, camping

It’s my favorite time of year!

My Magnificent Mother

By Alisa, Grade 3

Sweet,

nice,

confident mother

I love her.

With all my heart.

She’s the best.

I will never let her go.

Help me?

I’ll help you.

Sweet, sweet mother,

I love you.

Brushes

By Jordan, Grade 4

There's all different brushes

Any brush is useful

There's dog brushes and cat brushes

There are toothbrushes and hair brushes

All hygienic in a way

And there’s even working brushes

Like paintbrushes

Different sizes and shapes

You choose which one you'd like to use

I'm so proud of all the students who not only wrote their own poetry but also confidently stood up on stage to share their writing with us.  Awesome job, everyone!!