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The Winter Issue Doral Academy Elementary December 2015
Volume VI, Issue I
Top Winter Wish List Items By: Celeste Serpa
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
WINTER WONDER –
LANDING? By: Lauren Breaux
Wondering what to do for the winter holidays?
A South Floridian’s typical climate is different than commercialized endeavors displaying snow-capped mountains, snow-driven driveways, and snowball fights amongst friends and neighbors. A poll regarding winter activity fun was taken by Ms. Gazzo’s 5TH grade class of 22 students. As there are many fun winter activities, the poll was limited to three: ice skating, decorating the Christmas tree, and movies with hot cocoa. ‘Ice skating’ was voted to be the favored activity with 10 votes. Trailing in second with 9 votes was the category ‘movies with hot cocoa’. Bringing up the rear category was a personal favorite of mine, ‘decorating the Christmas tree’. What fun winter activities would you include for your holiday fun? Are any of the ones listed in the poll on your list?
Boys:
ImagiNext Battle
Rover It’s a space station, a
launch pad, and
cosmic vehicle all in
one! This toy is amazing
for creative boys.
Girls:
Happy Together
Do you like dolls? If you
like dolls, then this is
perfect for you! It is a
two floor house with
many cute
decorations.
Boys:
Arcade Ball Game Did someone say
arcade? Well if you like
arcades, this is the right
toy for you! You can
shoot the ball into the
hoop and it would keep
count of your score.
Girls:
Sing-A-Long Elsa
Do you like singing? If
you said yes, then this
is the best toy for you!
Elsa will sing “Let it Go”
as you sing-along with
your very own
microphone.
Boys:
Armed Forces This is a Lego toy in army
version. There are
busses, cars, and even
helicopters! This is a
wonderful toy for big-
minded boys.
Girls:
ChocolArt Factory
Who loves chocolate?
You can have your
very own factory and
could taste all different
types of chocolates!
Boys:
Devastator There are six trucks that
convert into six robots.
The best part is that
when you join all the
robots, it creates one
big robot called…. The
DEVASTATOR.
Girls:
Avigo
These are roller skates
that you can enjoy
using at the park. The
pack includes skates,
helmet, wrist guards,
and knee pads. This is
the road to fun!
Girls:
Orbeez Soothing Spa
In this toy you grow
‘em, warm ‘em, and
massage ‘em. This is a
treat for your feet.
Boys:
Bullseye In this toy, you throw the
arrow to the middle.
When you hit the
middle, it would cheer
for you and this is
called… BULLSEYE.
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The Winter Issue Doral Academy Elementary December 2015
Volume VI, Issue I
Holiday Traditions . By: Briana Giraldo
In many places around the world there are so many
Holiday traditions like Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and
Christmas.
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a celebration that honors the African American culture. It starts on December 26 and ends on January 1. Here are some of the Kwanzaa traditions: People that celebrate Kwanzaa place green tablecloth on a table and place a Kinara on the tablecloth. A kinara is a where they place the 7 candles. The Mishumaa Saba are the candles that are placed on the Kinara. On top, they have a Mkeka which is a woven mat that represents the foundation of Kwanzaa. After, they decorate flags. Each day from December 26 to January 1, they light a candle. On the 7 days they present music and have readings. Finally, on the 6th day they have a feast celebrating New Year’s Eve.
Hanukkah
Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration, which is celebrated in 8 days. In this celebration, the Jews light a menorah, which holds 9 candles. The middle candle is used to light each of the 8 candles on the 8 days. Children play with dradles, a 4-sided cube with a tip on the bottom that kids can spin. Jewish adults usually give kids small amounts of money and they exchange gifts on one or all the 8 nights.
Christmas
Christmas is a festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated on December 25. In this festival, many people share various kinds of food which can include turkey, ham, or stew. They decorate the Christmas tree with homemade decorations or bought ones. Families put their presents under the Christmas tree and Santa also comes and delivers the presents at midnight. The next morning, or right after Santa delivers the presents, you open them in front of your family and everyone gets to see your gift.
The Holiday Show Interview By: Gabriela Alvarez
The Holiday Show is a very exciting time of the year for all of Doral Academy. It is a time when drama, chorus, dance,
and guitar join forces to make one of the most
extraordinary shows of the entire school year. I interviewed Ms. Losada about some details of the show. R= Reporter
L=Ms. Losada
R: Who are the teachers in charge of the holiday show?
L: The teachers of the show are Ms. Monteiro from dance. Me, Ms. Losada, and Mr. Alvarez and his guitar group. Also,
Mrs. Wheeler from the drama club.
R: What are some details about the tickets they are selling?
L: Well, there will be a pre-sale on December 4th for $10 for adults and $6 for students. Children ages 3 and younger go
free.
R: What day is the holiday show? L: The date of the holiday show is on a Tuesday, December
8th 2015.
R: What time is the show?
L: The show starts at 7:30 PM, but you are allowed to go inside at 6:00 to enjoy the snacks we will be selling.
R: What is the location of the show? L: The location of the show is at the Manuel Artime
Theatre.
R: What goodies will be sold and at what time? L: Some snacks that will be available are candy canes,
holiday cookies, and candy. They will be sold during
intermissions, before, and after the show starts. Food is not allowed inside the theatre.
I also briefly interviewed a JAM student about how they felt
about the holiday show. S= Student.
R: How do you feel about the holiday show?
S: I feel excited because of all the new students.
The holiday show will most likely be a total success because
of all the hard work that everyone has put into this spectacular show.
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The Winter Issue Doral Academy Elementary December 2015
Volume VI, Issue I
How to Have Fun during
Winter Break from Home! By: Arianna Rodriguez
DIY Activities to Try By: Isabel Perea
Snowman Soup
You’ll need: hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows,
chocolate kisses, a candy cane, and a mug. Follow
the poem below and enjoy yourself a nice hot cup
of cocoa!
Picture Ornament
You’ll need: Pictures of you or
your family, glitter, or any items
you would like to include. Make
sure you also have glue, and a
clear plastic ornament ♥
Holiday Treats: Candy Cane Marshmallow Pops
By: Kristy Martinez
Ingredients and Supplies: • Candy canes • Big marshmallows • Any kind of chocolate • Zip lock bag • Wax paper • Pan
Procedures: 1. First, get your big marshmallows and put a candy cane through the middle. 2. Then, get the chocolates and chop them up into small chunks. 3. Place the chocolate chunks in a bowl and microwave for 1 minute. 4. When the chocolate is melted, dip the marshmallow into the bowl and swirl it in the bowl so the marshmallow can get covered with chocolate. 5. Next, put mini candy canes into a zip lock and crush them. 6. Sprinkle the crushed pieces of candy cane on the marshmallow. 7. Cover pan with wax paper. 8. Place the marshmallows pops on it and place it in the freezer. 9. Finally, when the chocolate freezes your Candy Cane Marshmallow Pops are ready to be Christmas treats! Note: Do not try this recipe without the help of an adult.
Parents out there, please help your children. Enjoy!
Comedy Corner:
Holiday Jokes
By: Patricia Farinas
These fun Christmas jokes are sure to make you and your friends burst into laughter!
o What’s as big as Santa but weighs nothing
at all? *Santa’s Shadow
o What do you call a wet animal? *A rain-deer
o Why is Santa so good at karate? *Because he has a black belt
o What do snowmen eat for breakfast? *Snowflakes
o What do snowmen wear on their heads? *Ice caps
o Why did the elf push his bed into the
fireplace? *He wanted to sleep like a log
o What is a child’s favorite king at Christmas? *A stock-King!
Decorate the Tree:
Decorating the
Christmas tree is so
much fun! You can
hang nice ornaments
like snowflakes and
reindeers!
Make Crafts:
Winter crafts are also
AMAZING presents for
family members and you
can go CrAzY decorating!
You can make a
snowman, a tree, or even
a reindeer!
Bake Christmas Treats:
Treats for Christmas
are just so much fun
and make GREAT
presents for family
and friends!
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The Winter Issue Doral Academy Elementary December 2015
Volume VI, Issue I
A Winter Quest! By: Arianna Mejia
A Christmas Poem
By: Valentina Quintero
Our hearts glow
Full of joy.
Our faces smile,
The time has arrived.
Tis the season to share,
Season to love,
Season to give,
And to forgive.
As the colors turn
Red, gold, and green
All faces rejoice as
It comes near.
When you come outside,
He might be near,
For holidays have a friend.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: “Old School” Book Review
By: Alex Pou
MANGO CHANGO : Looking for the
Meaning of Christmas! By: Kevin Aldaya
It was Christmas when Mango Chango and Owl went to the mall. They went to the mall because their best friend Banana had told them they were giving 50 percent off Christmas decorations and gifts there. So, as Mango Chango and Owl walked around they saw many people scattered around the place desperately looking for Christmas decorations and gifts. “Get your ornaments here,” one lady said to a family. Suddenly, Owl exclaimed to Mango, “Is this what Christmas is really all about”. “I don t know, but let’s go find out on the magical website of Santa facts.com,” replied Mango.
When they got home and searched for the website and asked it what Christmas is really all about all that popped up was: To Find out Go to the North Pole. “That will be a very exciting adventure,” they both thought. So they took off using an old sleigh Santa had given them as a gift the Christmas before. Just as they zoomed by towards the North Pole, they saw a little cottage just ahead. As Mango peaked through the window he finally saw the true meaning of Christmas. A family of a father, a mother, a boy and a girl were all compressed together in a big tight hug even though they had no presents or many things in the house.
Suddenly, Mango recognized that Christmas is not about gifts or presents, but about love and compassion. Just then a bag full of presents appeared next to Mango. A voice in his head was saying give them to the family. Mango knew just what to do. He got up and grabbed the bag. He opened the door shouting “Merry Christmas”. As he handed them each a present the kids shouted, “We love you Mango Chango!” Mango replied, “I love you guys too!”
Dragon’s Tale Literature Page
The Jones household consisted of the following people: Annie (mom), the daughters Faith and Grace (twins), the oldest brother Christian, and Hope (their pet husky). It was Christmas Eve and everyone was happy that Christmas was almost here. Annie told the kids it was time for bed because Santa’s coming. Their
dad, Diego, had spoken to all of them earlier on the phone and told them he would not be able to make it home for Christmas.
After everyone went to sleep, Christian suddenly woke up. He wondered what woke him. Then, he went to the window and saw snow. “Why would it
snow in the middle of Miami?” thought Christian. In
shock he ran into the girls’ room. Hope was sleeping
on Grace’s bed. He woke them and told them to look out the window - it was still snowing. They all went outside to see and found a note that read, “Oh, you
kids so foolish to come out! Now you’re locked outside
until you solve my quest. Find where a reindeer eats and an elf sleeps. Listen carefully for who is coming to you tonight. The answer is a clue. Love your dear father.” “Who shall come in tonight?” Faith spoke out
loud. Christian and Grace answered, “Santa? Santa is
coming!” Hope ran off and all the kids thought of
Santa’s workshop. They followed Hope knowing she was on the
right track. After about 5 minutes, they came to a 3-story building full of toys, elves, and machinery. When they went inside an elf asked them if they were the Jones family. He gave them a key. When they arrived again to their front porch, they used the key to open the door. Suddenly, their mother, Annie, awakened them. Their father was home with a broken leg, but happy to see them. They were so confused since their dream seemed so real, but they were happy to be with their dad.
Could you ever imagine being without video games or any electronics? That’s what Greg Heffley had to face in the latest of the series of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, “OLD SCHOOL”, by Jeff Kinney. Greg’s problems start when his Mom petitions the Town Hall to stop using electronics for 48 hours. To make matters worse, Greg’s life becomes more difficult when Grandpa moves in with the family. Will Greg survive? To find out, read this latest adventure and you are sure to have
many LOL’s!
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The Winter Issue Doral Academy Elementary December 2015
Volume VI, Issue I
Top 5 Travel Destinations for the Winter By: Gianna Rodriguez
Popular New Year’s
Resolutions for 2016
By: Chloeane Vico
- Improve grades - Limit device use (ipad, Nintendo DS, Tablet) - Ride my bike more - Stop fighting with your sibling - Donate hair to kids with cancer What’s your new year’s resolution?
By: Isabella Muralles Brr I’m so cold! Are you cold as well? Let’s look at
some winter clothes to see if we get warmed up
this 2015 winter season!
FOR HER this BRRWinter!
FOR HIM this BRRWinter!
“The Peanuts Movie” Review
By: Andrea Pita
Yellowstone National
Park: Amazing views of different
wildlife and scenery of
mountains. Great for family
vacations during the winter,
and snow is included!
The Rocky Mountains Breathtaking snow-
capped mountain views,
kids/family friendly, and
witnessing snow is highly
possible during the
winter!
Costa Rica Sunny/warm climate
throughout winter with
views of volcanos.
Horseback riding and
their beautiful beaches
are a must!
Orlando, FL
There are plenty of rides to
choose from in all the theme
parks to have an exciting
time! It’s definitely the best
place to take your family
members to. Bring jackets
because it might get a bit
chilly during the winter!
Hollywood, FL
It’s sunny and can have its low
temperatures at the same time
during the winter. Best beaches
for you and your family members
to enjoy! You may also take a
scenic bicycle ride through the
oceanfront boardwalk! In
addition, you could hop onto a
trolley to Arts Park!
Girls can wear any jeans with a
winter sweater and they will have a
great winter selection. They can
add a scarf to make the outfit
completely different. This is a
perfect outfit to go out with
friends or family for the winter.
Have a formal event to go to? Pick
out a red dress and add a plain
black sweater to look amazing! Put
on a head band and you’re ready to
go!
If you are looking for something
more causal, this is the outfit you
would want to wear. Cooler weather
means you’ll want to sport your jean
jacket with some different color
jeans. With a regular t- shirt
underneath and a ball cap, you’ll be
ready to hang out with all your
friends. Add a brown scarf to really
bring out your winter attire.
If you want to wear something
more formal, this is the outfit you
would want to wear. A nice button
down shirt covered with a polo and
a sports jacket really says
something about your style. Put on
some slacks and then add some cool
sneakers and your family and
friends are sure to be impressed.
If you’re looking for a funny, family-friendly movie,
the Peanuts movie is for you. In this movie, Charlie
Brown struggles to fit into society, but when a Little-
Red-Haired Girl moves into town, Charlie gets the
opportunity of a fresh-start. This all goes wrong at
one point of the movie but in the end, the Little-
Red-Haired-Girl makes Charlie realize all of the
values he has and how important they are. This
hilarious and romantic story has captured the heart
of millions. Will yours be the next one? Find out by
watching the Peanuts Movie. (Rated G)
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The Winter Issue Doral Academy Elementary December 2015
Volume VI, Issue I
WINTER BOOKS ARE MAGICAL!
RECCOMENDATIONS FOR K-5TH GRADE
BY: Valentina Puerta
Kindergarten: The Itsy Bitsy Snowman by Jeffrey Burton
1st grade: Magic School bus: Lost in Snow by Joanna Cole
2nd Grade: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew: Case of
Sneaky Snowman by Carolyn Keene
3rd Grade: Magic Tree House: Polar Bears Past
Bedtime by Mary Pope Osborne
4th Grade: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney
5th Grade: Blizzard! The Storm that Changed America by Jim Murphy
Found by: Gabriela Perez
Who Is Santa? By: Mia Aldaya
"Who is Santa Clause to you?” Well
Santa Clause, to me, is a jolly guy that
goes through chimneys magically
(sometimes the back door of your
houses if you do not have a chimney)
putting presents under the Christmas
tree. He does this just for the sake of
sharing happiness. So for me, Santa
himself, is magic because he touches
everyone’s hearts. From small kids to
big ones, and even adults, he brings
smiles all over the world. I know that
Santa Clause is a really good, kind, and
powerful guy that will always live, as
long as we believe.
Little ones will love this fresh winter spin
on a classic nursery rhyme, as one little
snowman sleds through a winter
wonderland.
How are snowflakes made? Why
does water freeze? Bundle up,
because Ms.Frizzle has a unique
way to answer her students’
questions.
Who wears a blue scarf and old rubber
boots, and has broccoli for a nose? It’s
Sherlock—Nancy, Bess, and George’s
snowman! Sherlock goes missing. Can
the Clue Crew put a freeze on this
mystery before it snowballs out of
control?
It’s icicle city when the Magic Tree
House whisks Jack and Annie to the
frozen arctic. Luckily, a seal hunter on
a dogsled lends them warm clothes.
Unluckily, they get stuck on cracking
ice. Will the giant polar bear save
them?
The authorities are closing in, but
when a surprise blizzard hits, the
Heffley family is trapped indoors.
Greg knows that when the snow
melts, he will have to face the music,
but could anything be worse than
being stuck inside?
This tells the harrowing story of the
Blizzard of 1888, in which the city was
buried in snow nearly 21 inches high
and brought it to a ferocious standstill.
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Elf
Magic
By: Kriti Bhatia
I always wondered how Santa would do
this. How would he decide if we were naughty
or nice or if we really behaved good or bad
throughout the year and if we truly deserved
the presents? My curiosity about this made
me to dig facts and here I am, glad to
share, that I have raised the curtain out of
this big secret. “The elves” yes, the elves
are Santa’s magical friendly scouts and his
most trusted helpers who help him to be
updated with facts. Their sole
responsibility is to watch the children’s
behavior and report to Santa each night.
Elves live in the North Pole. They
help Santa to make toys, take care of his
reindeer and some also bake cookies and make
candies. Elves also go to school, so some
elves are teachers. The Elves go through
Santa’s letters from the children and make
sure each and every letter is read by Santa.
On Christmas Eve, Santa’s Elves also help
prepare Santa’s sleigh for his long journey
ahead. Some Elves are chosen to ride with
Santa to deliver Christmas presents. These
helpers never get cold because their warm
clothing. They are under 4 feet tall. They
have pointy ears and rosy cheeks. Their
hair can be a variety of colors.
Elves can be boys or girls. I am glad
to share with you that I have an Elf of my
own, named Jingle, who is going to turn two
this Christmas. She is so cute and adorable.
She is a part of our family and loves me
too. I cannot think of Christmas without
Jingle, who always reports my best behavior
to Santa. I try behaving my best most of the
year as I cannot afford to let down Jingle
on Christmas. When children go to bed, the light
dusting of Snowflakes brings Elves to life
and they fly to the North Pole right through
the dark sky to report to Saint Nick and
meet their friends. They are back before
children are awake and you may find them
hiding to play hide and seek with kids until
they are spotted.
Santa Claus has strictly told Elves
that they cannot speak and have to follow
his laws. But Elves are always listening and
we can tell them our wishes. The gleam in
their eyes and a bright little smile
confirms Elves are listening. The request is
shared with Santa and he takes the final
decision and the Elves job’s end. Elf
presence is magical as it helps children to
share many secrets and behave their best for
their buddy “ELF”…
Meet the Reporters
Hello, my name is Alex Pou
and I am 11 years old. I
love to read and explore
new things. This year I
joined the Newspaper
Club because my favorite
teacher, Ms. Gordillo,
inspired me to write.
My name is Arianna Mejia,
and I am now in 5th grade and
10 years old. I got picked last
year for this club because I
love writing and I adore it
when people read my work. I
am so sad that this is my last
year at Dragon Tales, but so
excited to make this the best
year yet!!
Hello! My name is Arianna
Rodriguez-Palau and this year
I will be one of your News
Reporters. I love to play
soccer, draw, and have fun
with my friends! Hello, my name is Briana
Giraldo. I am 11 years old. This
is my second year in the
Dragons Tale Newspaper club.
I have always loved to read
and see the newspaper, so
that inspired me to become a
Dragon’s Tale newspaper
reporter.
Hi, my name is Celeste Serpa. I
am 10 years old and in 5th
grade. I joined the Newspaper
Club because I want to share
my ideas and thoughts with
the rest of the school.
Hi, my name is Chloeane Vico!
I am ten years old. My passion
is dancing and I have been
going to the Artistic Dance
Center (ADC) since I was 4
years old. This is my second
year as a member of the
Dragon Tale newspaper club.
Hi, my name is Lauren Breaux
and I’m in 5th grade. My
favorite sport is softball.
Softball may be my favorite
sport, but writing is my passion.
I love to write because I can
summarize my emotions and
feelings into words for others.
to read.
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Hi my name is Gabriela Perez
and I’m in fourth grade with
Ms. Rodriguez. I love reading
books and taking A.R Tests. I
wanted to be in the
newspaper club so I could
inform people and improve
my writing.
Hi I’m Gabriela Alvarez! I am in
fourth grade and this is my first
year in the newspaper club. I
joined this club because I
enjoy reading writing and
using my imagination.
My name is Gianna Rodriguez,
a fifth grade student. I plan to
share fun and interesting
stories for my readers to enjoy.
Hi! My name is Isabel Perea. I
really wanted to be in the
Dragons’ Tale News Paper
because I love DIY’s (do-it-
yourself), reading, and writing.
Hi my name is Isabella
Muralles. I am in Mrs. Pfau’s
fourth grade advanced class.
I am excited to be in the 2015
- 2016 Dragon Tale
Newspaper. I like to ice skate,
swim, and play guitar.
Hello, my name is Patricia
Farinas and I’m a 5th grade
school reporter. I came back
to the Newspaper Club
because I had a great
experience last year and I
couldn’t wait to write other
articles for the school
newspaper.
Hello, my name is Kristy
Martinez and this is my
second year as a Dragon’s
Tale Newspaper Reporter. I
really wanted to join this
club again because I love
writing and I enjoy making
articles that interest the
readers.
Hello, my name is Kevin Aldaya! I
am a twin with a fabulous sister.
Basketball is my favorite sport
and reading books is my
passion. This club is a very big
inspiration for me in writing and
storytelling.
Hi, I am Kriti Bhatia! I am a
keen observer and like to stay
updated with day to day
events around me. I think it is
my responsibility to explore
and contribute to the latest
happenings.
Hi my name is Mia Aldaya! I
am in fifth grade and I am ten
years old. Ever since I was
little, I have had this passion
for basketball. I am also
learning piano and French.
My name is Valentina Puerta
and I am in 4th grade. I sing
in a music school called
Music Lab. In my free time, I
like to run, play outside, or
put all my stuffed animals on
me in my bed and
comfortably watch TV.
Hey! My name is Andrea
Pita, and this is my second
year being part of the
Newspaper Club. I joined this
club because I love writing
and I would like to show the
school my writing.
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