Desert Times
Week 1, Issue 1- August 2024
Back to School for Students and Staff
Welcome back Creation Families, Staff and Students! This is the first issue of our Desert Times Newspaper. We will start with monthly issues, and hopefully make it to bi-weekly and even a video broadcast. We hope that you enjoy! Any feedback please direct to Mrs. Gigi: annunziatog@creationschool.org
Teacher Interview by Ava Martinez and Cally Vikery
Today we interviewed Mrs. Nicole. We asked her a lot of questions and we will not share the information we learned.
1. What is your name: Mrs. Nicole
2. What do you teach? Kindergarten
3. What is something you enjoy teaching to kindergarten? Mrs. Nicole told us she enjoys teaching her students sign language.,
4. Something fun about you? I used to surfboard.
5. How old are you? She is 31.
6. What is your favorite food? Mrs. Nicole told us sandwiches.
7.What is your favorite color? Purple.
8. What is your favorite sport? Mrs. Nicole told us she likes baseball.
9. what is your favorite drink? Ice Coffee
We thanked Mrs. Nicole for her time.
Monsoons by Logan Gregg
What is a monsoon?
A monsoon is a very rainy weather that happens once a year. A monsoon also has thunderstorms and very cool lightening. There is more rain in a monsoon season then the entire year.
The monsoon usually comes to Arizona between June and September.
The monsoon is important so that the desert plants and animals get water. It also fills up the rivers and ponds. The rains also help stop any fires.
Olympic Sport News by Luz Valenica-Brassea
Drum roll please!! The Olympic games are done. It is sad we can not watch the olympics today.
So today on the Desert Times we present: Simone Biles. Before we get into her story let's learn about how it came together.
First of all, it started in Olympia. A religious city. The Olympics is way more important than you think. The Olympics was originally made to have peace between countries so they would not start war. That is why in the Olympics there are many other countries.
Now where were we....OH! yes presenting Simone Biles! Here is some personal information:
Name: Simone Arianne Biles Owen
Born: March 14, 1997 in Columbus, Ohio
Hometown: Spring, Texas
Spouse: Jonathan Owens (NFL Player)
Height: 4ft 8in
Discipline: Women's Artistic Gymnastics
Level: Senior International Elite
Years on: 2012-2016
National Team: 2018-present
Gym: World Champions Centre Bannon's Gymnastics Inc.
Well thats it for today folks. Hope you like today's article on the Olympics here at the Desert Times.
Apple Annie's Peach Picking by Ally M.
Once we got to Apple Annie's Orchard we got on the wagon. My friend was with us. Then we went to the apples. They were very small. After that we topped by the peaches. Most of the ripe peaches were higher up on the trees. If you looked close enough you may find a ripe one closer down. We also stoped by the plums, they were very ripe.
We plan on making peach cobbler with our peaches. My family and I had lots of fun. I recommend going, it was lots of fun.
Book Review by John Schultz
Today I am reviewing: Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
In the beginning of the book Greg has a problem with school and home. His friend Rowley tried to help but he could not help with his problem. So Greg has to find a new friend. His name is Fregely. When he came close, Fregely said "Wanna see my secret freckle?" And of course he said "um...no thank you." Also Fregely has a secret language and when he has to use the restroom he says "juice!!"
there are so many funny things in the book. I think it is a good book. I think you will like it. I rate it 4 out of 5 stars.
How to Draw a Cat on Two Paws by Emelyn Buys
1. Draw a circle for the head
2. Draw an oval for the body
3. Draw the front paws
4. Draw the back paws
5. Draw the claws on the paws
6. Draw the ears on the top of the head
7. Draw the circles for the eyes.
8. Draw the inside of the eyes
9. Draw the nose and mouth
10. Draw the tail
11. Draw the shadow.
now go ahead and color your cat drawing!
Bluey Came to Tucson! by Emily Grendahl
Bluey came to Tucson, Arizona for two days. The Grendahl Family went to watch Bluey's Big Play.
Bluey and the rest of the characters are puppets. They work like paper dragon's but more complicated. Here is a list of what moves on Bluey: eyes, mouth, eyebrows, tail and feet. He was also able to walk and run. It was a lot.
I give a five out of five!! If they come back you should go seem them!
Reid Park Zoo by Abigail Krueger
The Reid Park Zoo is so fun!! It has so many animals you can explore! Like giraffes, elephants, goats, zebras, monkeys, alligators, bears and flamingos. It is open everyday!
The Pathway to Asia exhibit is opening in 2026. There will be red pandas, tigers, small clawed otters, and a Komodo Dragon. In December you can have hot chocolate and visit the Christmas lights.
Gods Words Through Kids by. Jenna Renger
Our verse for this school year is: 1 Peter 4:10-" As each has received a gift, use it serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace."
What 1 Peter 4:10 is about is to be kind, nice and not mean. Also to be polite. It also teaches us to be nice to other people and be a good Christian.
Ready for Knock, Knock Joke
Charles: Knock, knock
Bob the Bandit: Who is there?
Charles: Investigator
Bob the Bandit: investigator who?
Charles: Round here I will ask the questions!
LOL!!
New Buildings Update by Samara, Luke and Asher
Pastor and Mrs. Hook have decided to get new buildings at Creation School. We saw a dead bird in one of the buildings. It may have gotten in there while the workers had everything open. We also saw lots of nails and wood. There were a lot of stuff all over the ground. The workers will be filling the courtyard
with lots of dirt.
The new buildings are going to be used for PE, and classrooms. We will have many opportunities with these buildings.
Questions for Casey the Coati and Abraham the Gecko
Question 1: From Riley, Grade 4: Does Abraham eat chocolate crickets?
Answer from Abraham: Hi Riley, thanks for asking. I do not eat chocolate crickets. I like to catch my crickets that are alive in the cage.
Question 2: From Anonymous: Grade 3: Is cooking club coming back this school year?
Answer from Casey: yes, we heard it is. It will return after fall break