More about the Museum of Science

Hi Alaskan friends!
   On the day my class went to the Museum of Science we had to go to the train in the red line. Then we had to go to the green line which is really crowded. Next we go to the Museum of Science and I was excited. When we got  in there we had to take off our coats.
   The first thing we did was to find a partner from our class and make a bobsled with a base, fabric, clips, dead batteries, straws, and pipe cleaners.  When we were done, we got a magnet. Next we went to a big place to a lot of stuff.  My favorite part was when I could see different states and planets.  Then we went to a place where there is sea shells that are not close to Boston.  After that, we went to a place where we can eat lunch. I had a sandwich and it tasted horrible.  Finally we went to the IMAX theater and the IMAX theater is different from all the other theaters because it is bigger than any other theater.  The movie was about Alaska and it felt like I was in Alaska!  After the movie we have to go back to our school, and we went to the green line, then the red line and we walked all the way back to school.

Denis

Going to the Museum of Science

Hello Igiugig Friends,

   On our field trip we went to the Museum of Science to watch an Imax movie on Alaska. I thought we we going to see other exhibits, and we did. I was so excited!
    We had to take the train. First we got on the red line. Then we hopped on the green line after a few stops. They have different lines for trains. I felt like I was walking 10 miles!  Finally, finally we got there! First while we were waiting some kids played on a "Coin Launcher". Then we went to the "Bobsleds". we made bobsleds. Then we went into a room with a lot of activities.  My favorite activity was the one where you make designs with beads.  Then we had lunch. I ate a sandwich.
     Finally we watched the Imax movie. It showed the kind of fish that bears eat. My favorite was the submariner. Also, the part when the black bear came out and started jumping and splashing around.  The best part was that it felt like I was sitting in a dome.  Then we went back to school.
Write again soon.
Bye,  Alzerina

Hello from Room 15

My Artist's Statement

Hi,

I decided to draw my self portrait this way because I want our Alaskan friends to see what I look like and tell them my hobbies and how my family celebrates.

Goodbye,

Makayla's Artist Statement

Hello,

I chose to do my portrait this way because I like swimming. I even like to stand on my head under the water. I do back flips under water, and stay under for three minutes! I like to play tag under water too. Oh, I want to teach you how to do a back flip under water. Okay, first you put your hands up, then put your hands back. Put one foot up then tilt into the water then flip! It's not easy, it took me four months to learn that.

Good luck,
Makayla

Lavar's Artist Statement

Hi,

My name is Lavar and I like to eat the turkey leg on Thanksgiving and I like to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The reason why I did my background is because it reminds me of my home with my brother, mom, my friend Zack, and other family. I live with my mom and my grandma, uncle, and my baby brother. They make me feel special. I live in Mattapan. I like to play outside with my friends and the school that I go to is the Mather. My teacher is Mr. Killilea. I love art so much because it helps me with my drawing and it improves my work in art.

Goodbye,

Lavar

Zion's Artist Statement

Hi everyone,

My name is Zion.
I decided to do this because I wanted you to know what I look like and what my house looks like.
I have a brother. His name is Trinity. My mom has a car and it is white. Can I ask, what do you do for fun and are you happy that you are going to visit us? I'm in the third grade. If you ever get to go on a subway it is so much fun. Sometimes they show a movie. So, when you come I hope you have fun.

Goodbye,
Zion

Gianni's Artist Statement

Hello Igiugee School,

I did my self portrait to show expression and draw a picture of me. I like to have fun. I like to be with family. I like to visit people. I like to play with my sister. I like to watch new kid movies with my sister. I like to draw and I like to be silly.

So long,
Gianni

Jaharra's Artist Statement

Hello there,

I chose this drawing of me because it is me! I like this background because I like purple. Purple is my favorite color. I picked pink because pink is another one of my favorite colors too. I also have pink covers on my bed and this is why I picked my picture's colors and background.

I like to play with my family. I also have a dog, a cat, two brothers, and I'm the only girl. I have a lot of cousins, aunties, and uncles. I love my family. I'm eight years old. I have a mom and a dad. One of my brothers is seven and the other is thirteen. I love my life and me.

Bye bye,
Jaharra

Bye,
Jaharra

Zatavia's Artist Statement

Hi,
My name is Zatavia. I am eight years old. I live in Boston, Massachusetts.
I chose these colors because they are my favorites. Also, I chose to draw that background because that is what it looks like in my house.

I have four people in my family. I have my mom, my baby sister, my brother, and me. Their names are Paul, Venetta, and Shaila. Paul is the oldest. I'm the second oldest, and Shaila is the youngest of my family. I really enjoy playing board games. I like art because it's fun and you can learn new things that you never knew about before. I like board games because they are fun and I love all the things I do.

So long,
Zatavia

Dean's Artist Statement

Hi people,

I chose these colors for my self portrait because they are my favorites, and my favorite place is the playground. I am happy because I am at my favorite place, the playground! The playground has slides and swings that I go on to have fun.

I was born in Massachusetts. I have a mom, one brother, and one sister. I am Vietnamese. I enjoy building legos. I do like art because it is fun. I like drawing stick figures.

Good bye,
Dean

Philip's Artist Statement

Hello Igiugee School,

I decided to put a smile on my self portrait because at home my brother makes me smile a lot. I have a brother, a mom and dad. I live with my mom, dad, brother, aunt, two uncles, and grandma. Art is important to me because I love to draw a lot, especially at home. I probably drew more than 100 pictures. I also enjoy sports and toys.

Later,
Philip

Denis' Artist Statement

Hi everyone,
My street is on a hill and I have glasses because I cannot see far away. I have a red shirt because my mom bought it for me and it is my favorite color. I live in Dorchester and I have a big family. I really enjoy doing karate. I also like to play with my toys. My brother and I like to battle with a marble. My brother also likes to make a racetrack. I have to go to karate on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Bye for now,
Denis

Ashley's Artist Statement

Hello Igiugee School,

I drew the self portrait because that is a little bit of what I look like. I decided to use these colors because  green is for money, red is for love, and blue is for the clouds. I chose to put hearts in the background for happiness.

My name is Ashley. I am eight years old.  The background of my life is my family and friends. I am Brazilian, Ecuadorian, and Dominican. I cannot speak any of my languages. My favorite subjects are art and gym. I live in Mattapan and love candy. I play soccer and am also on a team called Scores at the Mather School.

Bye-bye,
Ashley 

Cynthia's Artist Statement

Hello,

Here is my self portrait. I like my skin color. I like mom's plants because it makes a garden around my house. I like my family tree and I am happy that I get to go to the pool with my cousins Leila and Dawson. I get to use the flippers so I can swim faster.

I live on a big avenue in Dorchester. I have a family with Katie, Minh, and Christina. I kind of like my background. The thing I like to do is play soccer because it is good for your feet. I even like basketball, it is good for your hands.

Bye now,
Cynthia

Joseph's Artist Statement and Autobiography

Hello Students of Igiugig School,

I put little trees in my self portrait because my aunt has some still not fully grown. I also added a cardinal because I saw one three days ago. And I put in my cat because she likes to go outside. I put a nest because the cardinal had one in its tree. I put my teeth showing because I like to smile with my teeth showing. I also put a colorful shirt I have that my mom gave me last Christmas.

My name is Joseph. I like pizza. It is made with sausage, dough, pepperoni or cheese. My favorite sport is soccer. I like it because you get to run around and use teamwork. My favorite subject is reading because I am a good reader. Also, I got an award in first grade in reading. I also got one for math and showing my work. I like to go places with my family. That's because we get to have family fun and we get to enjoy ourselves. My family is everything to me. They take care of me and give care.
I like art because we get to do creative things. Also, Mrs. Kempe and Ms. Brady are nice teachers. I hope you like my autobiography. I tried to tell you everything but I did tell a lot.
Sincerely, your almost friend,
Joseph

Alzerina's Artist Statement

My family is important because they're always caring for me. Love is important because people can care for you. School is where I met my best friend. I like to read books. My friends are cool people to hang out with. Math is a simple subject for me. My name is Alzerina, I'm 8 years old. I live in Boston, Massachusetts. My favorite game is twister. There is a person who spins the spinner, and for example, if it lands on right foot green you put your right foot on green. I have a brother, sister, mom and dad. I'm the youngest one. My best friend is Sokkunthea. I'm in the third grade. My favorite holiday is Christmas.

Jennie's Artist Statement

Hi,

The reason why I did a self portrait the way I did is because I wanted to let people know where I live and what I understand and speak. I was born on September 30, 2002. Now I'm 9 years old and I go to the Mather School. My family and I came from a country in Asia called China, but me and my mom and dad had to move to Boston, in America, when I was only one year old. When we got to Boston it was a whole new world. There were more people in Boston than where I was in China. We live in an apartment. I really enjoy doing origami because my friends do it too, like Randy, Nguyen, Dein, Tu, Andy and Danny. Art is important to me because it is fun doing crafts.

Goodbye,
Jennie

Girls and Boys of Room 15

Coming together and giving thanks.

Fun on the playground.

Happy days!

Getting to Know You

Hello,
My name is Gianni. I am eight years old. I am in the third grade. Are you? I have two cats. Do you have a cat? I love to play games and learn. I love the game tag. Do you like the game tag? I like to be with my family. I celebrate Thanksgiving. My family is from Puerto Rico. I love Puerto Rico.
How old are you? What do you eat? I'll talk to you more. Have a great day.
Peace, out!
Gianni

Life is Good

Hi everyone.
I'm Dean and I have a bunk bed and a flat screen TV. My life is good, is your's? But, I wish I could come over to see you children. The Mather School is good and the children are nice. I like building things, do you?
Bye for now,
Dean

Friends

Hi!
My name is Cynthia, I am 8 years old. I am a third grade student at the Mather School. We are the first and finest. My friends were being better. We helped each other. We have to work hard and solve the problem if something happens.
Good-bye,
Cynthia

Things I'm learning

Hello!
My name is Phillip. I'm eight years old and I'm in the third grade. We're learning about impulse control, proofreading, editing, and recombining numbers. We're also learning how strategies start. My brother Thomas likes to bug me. He likes tackling me. I'm hyper sometimes and I do the same things as you guys. I like to play video games. I was born here in Massachusetts but my parents were born in Vietnam so I'm a little bit Vietnamese.
Bye,
Phillip

Favorites

Hi, I'm Makayla.
I like gold and white as my favorite colors. My favorite sports are swimming and soccer.
I love cheesecake with the strawberries. Oh, yum! I especially love to have new friends, like you.
I love to help people in need and would love to meet you. I am from Cape Verde and I am happy to write to you. Well bye and thanks for reading my letter.
Bye, and see you next time.
Makayla

Hi, my name is Denis. I am in the third grade at the Mather School. I speak Vietnamese at home and English at school. My family lives in Vietnam. The Mather School is the first public school. I am eight years old.
Bye,
Denis

Going to New York

Hi, my name is Ashley. I love candy. I am going to New York for Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving, do you?
Have to go,
Ashley

School and Foods I Eat

Hi everyone,
At our school, we have gym, art, library, and science. In my family we celebrate Christmas, the 4th of July, and Valentine's Day. My family and I speak Vietnamese and we eat Vietnamese food too like, ducks, chickens, frogs, and pigs. Now don't get me wrong "cause" it's true and I know it sounds disgusting but it tastes good.
Bye for now,
Pauline

Visiting my Aunt's House

Hi, my name is Alzerina. For Thanksgiving, my brother Frank and I went to my aunt's house. Frank was playing video games with my cousin De. I played with my cousin Deana. We played on the computer first, then we went to get food. Then Frank and De came to us. Once one person leaves, everyone leaves. So, first my Aunt Adriana left then everyone left. I am so happy because on Christmas I will be able to see them again!
Good-bye,
Alzerina

Hello from Jennie

Hi, my name is Jennie Van. I am 9 year's old. Me and my family are having a great life together, but I only have a mom and a dad. My mom and dad came from Vietnam, but I came from New Jersey. It's sort of weird but it's true. Me and my family speak and understand Chinese. I also speak and understand English. Sometimes, me and my family spend time together when there are no plans for us. I'll see you soon Alaskan people.
Bye for now,
Jennie

Hello from Sokkunthea

Hi! My name is Sokkunthea. I'm a student at the Mather. I'm 8 years old and I'm in the third grade. Did you know that I have 5 brothers? That's a lot, huh? I'm so happy that your class is coming to see our School and visit us in Room 15. Aren't you happy? One thing that's cool in the morning is you get to go to BOKS (Before School Program). We play games and get good exercise. It's really fun. Try it! See you in May.
Bye,
Sokkunthea