Udate, Uptate Come here come all!!

Hello fellow Starthoughts readers,

I just thought that I should give you an update. (BTW's sorry my last post was like.. ummmm... two months ago) Anyway... I am starting school- But I already started a week ago-do you think I'm a little behind? I decided to go to my old school. Not too  impressed with the other one. I am going into fifth grade with lots of my friends.  Many subjects that they added this year so that is a plus. This year they added social studies, science, and Art. This greatly affected my decision.

Okay sorry this is very short but I have got to get to "work". (By the way if you haven't seen past posts I would strongly encourage everyone to visit www.written-world.com. This has all of the information about getting published and you can also submit your stories and so such to us. Written World Communications

Madison Gonzales
Assistant to the Executive Editor of Starsongs magazine
www.written-world.com

CELEBRATE YOUR FATHER!

As we all know tomorrow is Father's day, a day to show our love for our father(s)
I will celebrate my dad by getting him a present. He has asked for a baseball bat or some new cleats but I am not sure what my mom and I have decided on.


 Well I have got to go bedtime!

Good night.. don't let the bed bugs bite!  :)

~Madison K Gonzales~
Assistant to the Executive Editor of Starsongs
For more information visit: www.pattishene.com-Starsongs Tab

JUST GREAT!!

Eh, wrong! Last night we were changing the templates,font,colors,etc. and completely demolished the website! All that we have available right now is the "HOME" Page on www.pattishene.com . Please if anybody has any ideas on how to fix this major problem, please leave a comment !

Districts

I went to the school spelling bee. But I have bad news. Sorry eighth grade you just got schooled by a fourth grader. Yup you can thank me all you want but better luck next year. The competition is held at a hotel in my home town. It is the same words so I am pretty confident. However I am competing against some of my ex-school spellers. I hope they don't be too competitive at districts.

While I was sitting by the top five spellers I felt all small. I am the only elementary student and THE ONLY GIRL  from my school.

Steady Study Progress

I have not yet finished my 'first stage' for memorizing the words for my spelling bee but I will go on to stage two. Every 450 word will be wrote down on a flash card and my relatives and close friends will ask me to spell them. Sorry this is a very short blog post but I need to get to studying. :)
TTYL FOR NOW!!!

Madison Gonzales
 Assistant to the Executive editor of starsongs

School Biz

First I would like to mention my grades this year at my new school. All this year my report card shows that I have received straight A's.  Because I have got a perfect report card, I get to participate in the school Spelling Bee. 1-8 grade is allowed to compete, and a lot of the second page words are very,very confusing.  


Some of my study words are embryo, resuscitable, fajitas, mezzanine,  Any one know what the heck they mean????!!  My study habits consist of  writing each word three times on notebook paper while spelling them in my head, and having friends and family quiz me. I have a month to learn all 450 and I know I'm not remembering them all. 


When I received my list my eyes got as big as bowling balls. My mind told me to twirl right  around and tell my teacher "NO THANK YOU. MAYBE NEXT DOZEN DECADES." HA HOW ABOUT NEVER!! These poor !st graders they are being tortured by looking at words bigger than  them. I'm a fourth grader and having having a heart attack because something so huge is towering over me. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a supercalifrgilistic word in there!!! Ahhhhh! I am ripping my hair out. 


Wish me luck and i will keep you posted on my progress.

Student Activities at McClave

Research, time, patience, teamwork, thought and having fun. This is what comes to my mind when I think of the activities at school. 

   It all started in the library at McClave. One of my friends was surrounded by whispering girls. What was going on? I went and asked. But first I waited and eavesdropped on the conversation.  Ghosts? 

I went to them and asked "what are you doing?"  

They told me that they was going to solve a case. That there was something eerie in the girls (and boy's I heard over lunch) bathrooms. All I knew was that it was scary. Sounds and heavy footsteps was heard there. I even experienced it.

   I joined and now I am doing research on books and the Internet. Writing facts and joining in on conversation with my fellow 'ghost hunters' . Fun so far (also kind of freaky)  My hand alreay hurts and my brain is filling with tons of thoughts. Know anything about ghosts?

Please leave info for me and my classmates.  :)


Madison K Gonzales 

School

Here I am in the computer lab.Cool school. 30 more minutes until I am home.

School Year

        The new school year has started at McClave school district and I have learned a tremendous amount of  knowledge. This school has the basics- math, reading, writing etc. But unlike Las Animas it has classroom social studies and a room  full of science tools.

        Mrs.  Taque, our music teacher has ordered us musical instruments named recorders. We have been using our instruments in "band" class. We have been notified that these instruments have a wonderful sound and are perfect for young musical players. We just hope that our hard work will pay off for the planned concert in Winter.

At McClave there are student activities that require Student Counsel Reps. This year 4th grade had 7 people that wanted to be in this program. But only 2 people got elected (per class). I ran but lost by 2 votes. Oh well next two quarters. 

Wish me good luck at my new school!

         

Summer Days!

Man are summer days hot! So here are some ideas on what to do on a scorching day.

Everbody's first thought is lets get wet....  who says no? You can set up a sprinkler and race around it or you can lay about on a trampoline or towel and be lightly showered with cool water.   Or ditch the sprinkler and have some splashing fun at the pool. Just don't stop at wet, jump in and get scorched!   Or even try a Slip'N'slide. Have fun this summer! Stay cool!!:)

NextGen..... Over?

I just got done with the NextGen Writer's Conference online. This conference was for young writers under 20 yrs old. It went by so fast that it is still hard to believe it is not going on any more. During the end of this event we had a humonous chat online for all who signed up. We exchanged blog sites and Email addresses. It was hard to say goodbye to all of the writers that entered. Even after one day I know we all have something in common.:) See them all NEXT YEAR!!!

Standing Ovation for Shellie Nuemeier and the 100's that signed up. This was an awesome experience for all of those young writers and me. Sorry to say goodbye NextGen see you soon!

All-Star team

Yesterday at our last tournament my coach told me, Lauren, Corey,  and our parents to come to the field to speak to us. In my mind I was thinking "what is going on?" Then I found out. Coach Alan had entered us into the All-Star nomination because we were the best players this softball season. Were me and my teammates going to be on the team?"

Today I found out. Deanna wants me on the team! What a surprise!

My schedule is going to be very busy. My practices are all the way in Ordway and I have a game in Denver from the 6th-10th. I will be tuckered out!

Wish my team good luck! :)

Going On a Vacation

When you go on a vacation you should have fun and go with your family. On your vacation everybody should relax and be happy. Hopefully the resort that you go to will please you.

I hope that your vacation is very fun.

What Can I do In the Hot Summer?

In the summer you can have a lemonade stand with your friends. Or even have a yard sale with your family. To cool down you can go to the swimming pool, have a water fight, or slide down a slip n' slide.

Have fun this summer!

Fun Things to do on a Rainy Day

1 Make some crafts
2 Have a fashion show
3 Run around
4 Play some board games
5 Sleep
6 Bake goodies
7 Do a puzzle
8 Play with your companions
9 Run in the puddles outside
10 Sing  & dance

Help The Earth

You can help the earth by doing simple things such as not littering, recycling, and growing crops. These things will be so easy that you won't even think of it as a chore to do. Have you done these things before? Well if you have you should be very proud.  If you do one thing then just think that trillions and trillions of other people will follow.



Spread the word and our earth will be ever so healthy!                 

Special Bonds

Everybody has special bonds with certain people or objects. Mine is my friends, family, and pets. To see if you have a bond with somebody think if you spend a lot of time with somebody or something. Do you like that person or thing? Make sure you love it. You will have to spend a lot of time together.

Do YOU have a bond?

Tips For Writing

When writing a story, poem, or article make sure that you use the correct spelling. Also make sure that you have an inspiration before you write your article. That makes for a good story because it is true. Also in your article make sure to use a lot of nouns or places with a lot of description. You should be able to feel like you are in the story. Also the poem, story, or article should be able to make the reader have feelings and emotions about the piece of work.

Make sure your writng is good!

What I'm Doing

Today I'm at my friends and am having a fun time. Hope all of you out there can have a fun time too!