Nightmare Before Christmas by Krystian Williams, 3rd Grade

It was the day before Christmas. There was a hidden dungeon on a secret island that had monsters and skeletons in jail cells. The monsters were mysteriously released into the wilderness. Their were people right near the door they escaped from. The monsters chased after the people. Twenty six people were caught, but twenty seven people survived. The monsters trapped the victims in the jail cells and boarded a boat to New York City. While everyone was sleeping the monsters sneaked into everyone's house and took the presents "Santa" gave them. When the people woke up it was 12 am, and the monsters disappeared. A nightmare before Christmas. 

THE END!!!!!!!!

Baked Mac n' Cheese by Armani Medley

Baked Mac n' Cheese

Is Not Sweet

Baked Mac n' Cheese

Is Good to Eat

When it's Cheesy

It Makes me Queasy

I Don't Like it Plain

I Like it Baked

If I Sleep and I Smell it

I Immediately Wake

I Can't Wait for

Thanksgiving to Come

When I See All of the Food

I Will Become Numb

I Will Dig in

And Call Out "FEAST!"

But the One Thing I Don't Want to Eat

Is Grease

Poetry: Our Favorite Treats

Elijah Stevens- "Favorite Treat"
I love Sourheads

They are sour

I eat them everyday

Because they're delicious

Kit-Kats are better

But not so much

Because the Kit-Kats...

Always melt!

Osagie E.- "Kit-Kat"

I like Kit-Kats

They are creamy and bold

I eat them when I'm hungry

Especially in my bed

I've always like Kit-Kats

I eat them till I'm tired

I love them so much

Crunch! Crunch! Crunch!

I love Crunch so much

They Crunch and Munch in my mouth

I eat them till I'm tired

I love Crunch so much

Jasmine Davis- "Cupcakes"

Cupcakes are the most yummy snacks 

I love them, this is a fact

The decorative sprinkles

Go down in my throat

Mmm...Mmm... These cupcakes I love

The frosting pink, purple, or white

I clap and laugh, full of delight

Sugar Rush! I run around

Ooops! I tripped Ow... Ow... Ow...

Mmm...Mmm... These Cupcakes I love

I'm up to my last bite

And then I say, Good Night!

I lick the delicious frosting off the cupcake

I'm finished

Good Night!

Mmm...Mmm... These cupcakes I love

Rashad Townsley- "My Favorite Treat"

What are you favorite treats? I have plenty, but one stands out. The treat reminds me of the beauty of a rose. It surely tastes like a treat to me. The treat is so good, but sometimes I can't finish it. When I go trick or treating, I really hope I get this treat. I think Kit-Kats are the best. I love it so much. 

Happy Halloween!

Why Afterschool is Important to Me

Why Afterschool is Important to Me

Lights On Afterschool Celebration Speeches October 28, 2016

Academics

Afterschool supports student’s daily learning and education. It’s a safe learning environment to complete homework. Afterschool helps students make friends and allows them to participate in creative activities. It also helps kids develop social skills. Afterschool is important because it provides extended learning. – Osagie Ekhator, 5th Grade

Social

Afterschool is important because parents don’t always have time to take care of you at the end of the day. It gives you time to finish your homework. In afterschool you can make new friends and spend time with the friends you already have. There are many celebrations such as the Costume Party, Secret Santa, Valentine’s Day-Black History Celebration and more. They have several clubs that students can participate in every Friday. This is why afterschool is important to me. – Jaden Jernigan, 5th Grade

Mentorship

Afterschool is important for children whose guardians are busy working hard for them to have a happy life. They need a place that can offer them enrichment. Afterschool is your safe spot. It’s your 2nd home. The staff will always support you. They want what’s best for you. To conclude everyone should thank the staff. Look at the nearest staff member and repeat after me:

“You work hard for me to enjoy myself and for that I thank you.” – Aniya Campbell, 5th Grade

Safety

Afterschool is important because it provides a safe place to complete our homework. It offers physical activity so we can be healthy. I need afterschool because it helps me complete my homework when my mom and my dad are at work. I wouldn’t have anywhere to go if it wasn’t for afterschool. Lastly, we are able to partake in fun activities aside from homework. On Fridays we have clubs where we express ourselves, enjoy parties and holiday celebrations.

–Armani Medley, 5th Grade

The Hindus Festival of Diwali By Terryll Jackson

The Hindus Festival of Diwali




Diwali is one of the biggest festival of Hindus, celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness in India. The festival is celebrated for five continuous days, where the third days is celebrated as the main Diwali festival or 'Festival of lights'. What’s also interesting about this holiday is that the date varies since it’s holiday is marked on a religious calanders. This means that the holiday is celebrated on certain days based on their religion.

Different colorful varieties of fireworks are always associated with this festival. On this auspicious day, people light up diyas and candles all around their house. They perform Laxmi Puja in the evening and seek divine blessings of Goddess of Wealth. The festival of Diwali is never complete without exchange of gifts. People send for Diwali to their near and dear ones.

There are tons of beautiful Rangoli designs and patterns to inspire and create a magical Diwali. Indians love colors and its perfectly reflected in various ways. Rangoli is one such example that is a unique art work that is practiced by people all across India. Basically Rangoli is an art work that is done floors.

Top Five Places To Buy Costumes For Kids By Talise Peele

It's that time of year again! It's October and at C.Y.C.S.I we're having a costume party. The party will be on October 28th, 2016. If your wondering what to buy you come to the right place. Here are the top 10 costumes 2016:

1. http://www.partycity.com/category/halloween+costumes.do

2. http://www.target.com/c/halloween/-/N-5xt2o

3. https://www.walmart.com/browse/party-occasions/all-children-s-halloween-costumes/2637_615760_1088766_1054039

4. http://www.kmart.com/seasonal-halloween-costumes-girls-halloween-costumes/b-5000667

5. http://www.bjs.com/boys-deluxe-halloween-costumes---assorted.product.3000000000000147167

Games and systems By Talise Peele

In the year of 2015-2016, many games have over 1 million players. The systems that we play perform extremely well in the market. Below is a listing of the most popular games and systems.

1.Minecraft- Minecraft is a game that you download and build worlds that you can play in.You can also join fun servers with friends or random people .Minecraft can be played on many systems such as Xbox one, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 & 4, Cell Phone.

2. ROBLOX- Roblox is a game were millions of players can play and make friends virtually or buy clothes.If you do not have a mobile device or computer/laptop you can play on Xbox One.

3. Xbox one- Xbox one is one is the best selling game system with over one million players.