Zack

My favorite place is to go is New York. New York is enormous. I've been to Times Square, Manhattan and I'm going to the capitol of New York, Albany, to see my sister's graduation from law school. It's going to be awesome. I wish I could go everyday. Are there main attractions in your country?

Easy

One thing about school that is great is there are special ones for smarter kids. It can help since nobody needs to catch up. i am in one and like it. What is your school like?

Chloe

There are a lot of places in the world that play an important role in my life. My two favorite places in the world are my homes. The main place I live is in Lincoln Massachusetts. It is right by a farm called Drumlin Farm and my friend Ruby lives right nextdoor. My second home is shared with my cousins and aunt and uncle. It is right by the ocean and I bike everywhere, and go swimming all the time. Another place that is important to me is a village in Switzerland called Le Clee, where I stayed for two months. I have some family in Switzerland too. I also love some other places such as the Weston Ski-track because I spend a lot of time there in the winter.

Esther

Hi again, I go to Devotion School in Brookline, Massachusetts. In school right now in social studies we are learning about the middle ages. It is very interesting to learn about because I get to know about how hard life can be. In science I am learning about wetlands. This is my favorite subject because I think it’s interesting how wetlands are made and what animals and plants live there. In math I am learning about quadrants, which is fun because you get to plot points on a grid. In language arts I am learning about writing responses because on Wednesday and Friday the big test is coming up! The test consists of multiple choice and open response questions and every kid hates them. This dreaded test is called the MCAS. There are MCAS tests in science and math also. Lucky you don’t have to take them!

Sophie

Every summer my family and I go camping. We sleep in a tent. My parents get to use an air mattress but my brother and I have to sleep on the ground in a sleeping bag. At night we make s’mores, which are sandwiches with gram crackers on the outside and chocolate and roasted marshmallows on the inside. We roast the marshmallows over a campfire. During the day we go hiking or to the beach.

Evelyn

I’m back! It’s Evelyn and I was wondering if you have any huge tests or exams at school. We have a yearly test called MCAS. MCAS stands for Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, except all of the kids who take it call it Massachusetts Children’s Abuse System, or something like that. There’s a MCAS that we must take in English language arts and math. In eighth grade we must take a science MCAS as well!

I was also wondering if you could go anywhere in the whole wide world, where would it be? I think that I would like to go to Cape Cod. This is because it’s so peaceful out there and a way to get away from the city.

Shaina

I go to the Rafael Hernández School in Boston, Massachusetts.
I really love that school, but sadly I am leaving this year. I don’t have
to leave but I am going to an exam school this year that runs ‘till 12th
grade. The school that I am going to next year is called Boston Latin
School. You learn the language “latin” there. The school that I am in
now is 6 hours long. At this point, my favorite subjects are reading
and writing. I am a great writer and people really enjoy my work a
lot, and I enjoy writing, too. Also, when I start reading a book, I read
it a lot. What are your favorite subjects in school?

Max

I am music, a cellist, a classical musician.

I am water, a swimmer, a freestyle competitor.

I am curious, a world traveler, a Model UN delegate.

I look forward to seeing my friends at music camp this summer.

Chloe

Hi, I am Chloe. I am eleven-years-old and live in Lincoln Ma. In my family, I have my mom and dad, my dog Violet, and my little sister Sylvie. Violet is two years old and tiny. She has black and white spots and is extremely playful. Do you guys have any pets? Sylvie is nine and loves making things, animals, and playing outside.

How many siblings do you guys have (If any), and what do they like to do? In terms of pets, although I only have a dog, I also love to play with my friend’s chickens, cats, and goats. She let’s me name and “tame” her chickens. “My” chickens are Periwinkle, because she is very shy like one, and Marshmallow, because she is fluffy.

Evelyn

Hi! I'm Evelyn and I live in Brookline. I have a family of four, and live with my mom, dad, sister and pets. I have six pet rats (they are domestic so they don't bite).I am twelve years old and will be 13 in October.

I was wondering how big are your families? Do you have other pets besides farm animals and camels? Do you guys have jobs? I help babysit after school sometimes.

Shaina

Hi! My name is Shaina Jewett-Wolf, and I am 12 years old. I have a very interesting family. My mother's grandmother, my great-grandmother, is still alive. She will turn 100 years old in May! She is VERY old. She lives in New York which is kind of close to Boston, Massachusetts but I rarely see her. I think the last time I saw her was about 5 years ago! My mom's mother used to live in New York, but moved to Newton, Massachusetts to be closer to my family to see us more often, and I see her at least 2 times each month. My mother lived in New York for her whole life, until she moved to Boston for college. My mom also has a sister who lives in Queens, New York. My father's parents live in Pennsylvania and I go to visit them twice a year. My father also has a sister who is married and has a child who is my cousin. He is around 20 years old. In my house, there are 4 people. My mother, father, brother who is 14 years old, and ME!!! We also have a dog who is 1 year old, and is the cutest thing ever! That is all about my family. I hope you found it interesting!

Can you tell me a little bit about your family and anything interesting about them?

Zack

My name is Zack and I have a very important family. My family is very interesting and smart. If I asked my dad a question he would always say the right thing to say. My mother would always cool me down when I feel sad. My parents and I are from Boston Massachusetts. My mother is originally from New Jersey. Also my father is from Dorchester Massachusetts.

My family is very interested in politics but is not into religion. I would like to know where you go with your family and what you do together.

Sophie

In my family there is me, Sophie, my brother, Max, my mom, Sharon, and my dad Michael. We go on a lot of vacations for example we go skiing, the beach, bird watching, camping, and other cool things. During the summer I go to sleep away camp.

What do you do during the summer? In the fall there is a holiday called Halloween where you dress up in scary costumes and knock on people’s houses asking for candy; what holidays do you celebrate?

Easy

My family is extremely normal. There is nothing different about my family. They are people you live with and are a major part of your life.

I wonder what hobbies you have?

Esther

Hi! In my family, I have an identical twin, a mother and father.I also have six pet rats! My twin's name is Evelyn, my mom's name is Valerie, my dad's name is John, and my rats' names are Loo-Loo, Bilbo, Rita, Corey, Indira and Thalia.

I have a few questions for you...
How many brothers and sisters do you have?
What kinds of foods do you eat?

Ethan

One of my many hobbies is: useing a compound bow. Felling the power is incredible! You literally have the power in your hands to send an arrow all the way through a tree!

Josh

In America, we eat many foods of different cultures and one of my favorite foods is Chinese food. I was wondering, do you eat Chinese food?

Chloe

Hi! My name is Chloe and i am 11 years old. I have a sister Sylvie and a puppy named Violet. I love eating food from other cultures. My favorite of these is Japanese and Chinese food. I amsl love cross country skiing and running. I ski with a club near my house. I do this about three or four times a week in the winter. During the fall I run with my school team. We do races against other schools about two times a week and practice two times a week. Some other activities I love are circus arts and playing the piano. I take piano lessons at my teacher's house, but some of my friends play instruments at my school. Here is a picture of my dog.

Esther

Hi guys! My name is Esther and I collect glass animals. The good thing about collecting glass animals id that you never run out! wherever I go, I collect 1 or 2, so they are not all from the same place. I have glass animals from New York, washington, massachusetts, Las Vegas, California, Venice and many other places! I think I have over 100 glass animal! They also are memories of places I have been.

Zack

One thing that is big in America is football. Football is a sport that's surprising since you don't use your feet actively. You use your hands a lot more thank your feet and you have to hit people hard and score touchdowns and run hard and catch footballs. It's really fun and keeps you active. As you can see, I play football myself.

Lila

I am 11 years old and I have been playing the violin for 8 years. I love listening to all sorts of music as well as playing it. In addition to playing violin concerts, I love to sing and dance. I participated in a school play that swe had a few months ago and I'm constantly singing along with my ipod or the radio.

In America, we have all sorts of music. My favorite radio station plays pop, hip-hop and rap music. Pop music is constantly playing wherever I go: in supermarkets, clothing shops, malls and at home.

Easy

One thing I love to do is play video games. My favorite kind of video game is a ammo. In this game, there is more than one person in the world you are in so it is more realistic.

Sophie

Here is a picture of me playing the clarinet. It's a wonderful instrument with a reed that you blow into. i take lessons to learn. It is my third year playing.

Evelyn

Hello, My name is Evelyn and I am 12 years old. I love animals and my favorite subject in school is gym. This is because I am very athletic and enjoy running around with friends. I wish I spoke three languages like you, but instead I speak English and am learning Spanish. I've been learning Spanish since 3rd grade and have decided to learn it until 8th grade. I love traveling and visiting new places.

Shaina

I like to eat food from different cultures. I like to eat Chinese food from China. I also like pizza and pasta from Italy. One more food I like is tacos with beans, rice and cheese.

Another hobby of mine is to play with my friends, go ice skating, play on the computer and play sports. I also like to play with my dog. He is 1 year old and loves to have fun like me! I play tug of war with him, do tricks and wrestle with him.

Easy

I am from nowhere
My life is saved on a file on my desktop
I am from a video game
My story is there not here

I am from a family and school
But they are too basic for my identity

I am from knowledge
I am from books
I write them

Evelyn

I am from soccer,
Scoring goal after goal,
A team held together by friendship

I am from family,
Bonded by a care stronger than steel,
From humans to animals to insects to bugs,

I am from hard work in school,
To laziness in front of the T.V.,
From books to electronics,
And boldness to shyness

Esther

I am from soccer,
Dashing to the goal,
Scoring and scoring,
All my hard work taking its toll

I am from noodle soup,
Trickling down my throat,
Warm and soothing,
Drenching my throat with a comforting coat

I am from my pets,
Alice, Loo-Loo, Frezno, Bilbo, Corey,
Watching them scurry across the floor,
With Thalia, Indira, Rita, and Dorrie

Zack

I am from my parents.
People that care and enjoy being around my enviorment
Also they're involved with everything that im in.

I am from Lebron James.
My inspiration and reliable passion of a person.
Also some one I’d love to be when I grow old

I am from friends.
People that I stand by.
The reasons for my conflicts.
Also the reasons for my solutions.

Shaina

I am from music.
Different rhythms tapping all around
Wonderful sounds.

I am from dancing.
From spinning around
To jumping up and down.

I am from holidays.
Presents, joy, wonder, family
Feasts of food and smiles on our faces.

Chloe

I am from my friendships.
From the soft sound of movies cutting through almost complete darkness.
From crouching in a shadowy outline of a tree with my friend Anya.
From my scream as a plunge from a wet splintering dock into tauntingly bright water below.

I am from sports.
From the brutal pureness I feel as I finish a cross-country race.
From the wind throwing my hair as my skis fly down a hill.
From a gentle rush as I finish a fabrics drop.

I am from my family.
From the annoying patter of my sister Sylvie’s feet as she trails behind me.
From my puppy Violet’s high prance as she races through the field.
From long walks in the woods and grocery bags full of fruit.
I am Chloe.

Sophie

I am from my family,
From an annoying little brother named Max, a mom and a dad
We go on a lot of vacations together

I am from soccer,
Running across the sea of green grass
And passing the ball back and forth

I am from school,
5 days a week I learn math, science, social studies, English, Spanish, drama, art, tech ed., music, P. E., health, and newspaper

Lila

I am from music. Classical, hip-hop, jazz, pop, R+B, and soul.

I am from baseball. From my glove and my bat. From the boys league and kind coaches. I am from my karate blackbelt on the right side of my top shelf.

I am from my family. From my mom's soft voice aand my dad's gentle arms. From my brother's corny jokes and loud familiar laugh.

I am from all the people who support me every day, and the bullies who make me me stronger.

I am from dumb jokes , silly dances and goofy faces. From all the goofballs in the world.

I am from a unique person. I am from me.

Ethan

I am from a world of technology.
Everything from smart-phones to T.V.s that you can play games on.
Not much you can do but play on computers, and watch youtube on a smart-T.V.

Josh

I am from a family of 4
where there is always a competition between me and my sister to be the best child
and where there are always fights but we still care about each other

I am from a world of sports
that ranges from baseball
to basketball to football

I am from technology
that keeps me updated
and everything that is new
and that keeps me sane when I am so bored