TICKLED PINK PARKS

by THE BRILLIANT CHARLIE KIM

In our town River Edge, there are a couple of interesting places such as Van Saun County Park and Veteran’s Memorial Park. Both are on Continental Avenue and are the biggest and most visited places in River Edge. Most sports’ activities take place on the green grassy grounds of Van Saun County and Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Van Saun County Park is a lively, humongous place. You can have a barbecue party in peace. Your kids won’t be annoying you because they will be busy on the playground. Or the entire family can enjoy the Van Saun’s miniature train ride. While your family is on it, you can see animals that are rare in the fascinating zoo. A translucent pond with geese, which you can’t feed, is waiting for you at the end of the park. The pond isn’t only for scenery; residents fish there. Moreover, everyone can have a fun, tickled pink time at any one of the three athletic fields – baseball, soccer, or softball field.

My favorite spots in Veteran’s Memorial Park are the picnic areas, the baseball fields, and the snack bar. At the snack bar, I can pick from at least 30 varieties of goodies to munch on while watching entertaining baseball games. I play baseball in these enormous baseball fields on Thursdays and weekends. Many nonresidents enjoy barbecue parties in the modern picnic area. Because of pavilions, families can eat peacefully at the sanitary picnic tables without worrying about any bird poop. In addition, Veteran’s Memorial Park has a unique bench program. It allows residents to donate money to make a bench in memory of someone they loved. Furthermore, athletes can master their skillful techniques on the hockey rink, basketball courts, and horseshoe pits.

In my opinion, these aren’t really that interesting because I’ve seen better tourist attractions. However, I go there with my family and my friends, and I always have a stupendous, mind-blowing time. If you don’t believe me, I invite you to come and see for yourself!

References:

http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/index.aspx?NID=852

http://elainegibbons.com/neighborhoods/river-edge/

http://www.riveredgenj.org/index.asp?Type=B_LIST&SEC=%7B1B25C7E6-B287-4F8A-8B8E-F7CF3AD4BE78%7D

THE SPECIAL ONE by Charlie Kim

     My hero’s qualities must have super strength like Super Man. They have to be brave like Spider Man, and they have to be generous like Bill Gates. My hero is Super Man, the greatest and the best.

     I feel that Super Man is ambitious. I think that because he always defeats bad people. I also think he is mysterious because he turns into Super Man really quickly, and no one notices him changing. Lastly, I think Super Man is strong. I think that because he lifts up cars and other heavy things. For example, when I watch the movie, Super Man, last year, in one scene he used his super strength and choked the stone golem to death. I found this to be the most exciting and memorable scene.

     Super Man is a hero to other people because he is muscular, handsome, smart, and strong. And I honestly think that this is the only reason why Super man is their hero.

I DEMAND BETTER FOOD by Grace Tran

            Something I think that should be changed in my school is cafeteria food.  It's always junk food, and tastes horrible.  I just look at it and want to barf.  Also, kids who forget to bring home lunch have to get school lunch but they have to pay for it.
            School lunch should be improved because it discourages kids to eat and it's wasteful.  Plus, whatever kids don't like, they throw away.  And gosh!  That's a lot of food thrown away each day.  The people in Africa hardly have anything to eat, so if you even two meals a day, consider yourself blessed. 
            To improve on this, students can try to eat the cafeteria food, or bring their own.  I suggest bringing your own.  I bring my own luck everyday and I finish it every time.  So, bring your own luck and don't always depend on cafeteria food.
            And teachers, try to tell students not to waste food and change the school cafeteria.  That way, the students will eat the food and enjoy it.  Also, it'll give you time to rest instead of yelling at kids who play with their food lacking… well… food!
            And parents, if your kids memorized the school menu, and they have a strong disliking for that food, pack them lunch from home.  That way, the kids will eat a healthy diet.  And at the same time, enjoying the food they eat.
            And as a kid too, I have seen other people just sit around and not even get in line to retrieve their food!  I ask them why they won't get food and they say its because the cafeteria food is so disgusting. 

SUPER FRIENDSHIP POWERS by Grace Tran

How strong is the power of friendship?  Well, the answer to that is very strong.  The power of friendship is the most powerful thing in the universe.

Friends guide you.  They teach you right from wrong.  If you pick the right friends, they will teach you good.  Friends comfort us.  They help us whenever we need them.  We need friends.

I meet most of my friends at school.  When I'm sad, they cheer me up.  You don't need many friends, just one - one that understands you and cares for you.

To show my friends are important, I hang out with them all the time.  I don't have to, but I want to.  I'm going to let the whole world know about my friend.

Without my friends, I would disappear like a mouse would do if it came upon a cat - all alone.  What is the point of living without friends?   There will be no one to guide us, no one to cheer us up, and no one to play with.  The world will turn dark and never reach daylight without a friend.

INBORN DESIGNER - by Grace Tran

Everyone has an inborn talent.  An inborn talent is a talent that somebody is born with.  Well, my inborn talent is… DESIGNING!

         I don't mean to be stereotypical, but designers are better as girls or MOSTLY girls.  That's because… well, girls care about fashion at one point of their lives or another, and girls have the right sense of color.  But that's not the point.  Point is, designers have to know what colors go together, and an outfit that people will like.

         The week after Christmas, my aunt and uncle came to visit.  They brought presents for my cousins.  I was bored so I came up with an idea… a design-o-rama!  We can make dresses out of gift wrap!  So we spent the next three hours making outfits.  I made a dress for my cousin, because she wanted to be my "model". 

         It turned out to have a belt, one strap made with zebra duck tape, and other cool features.  My uncle was watching me as I worked and said, " You know Grace, you have a talent for designing clothes.  Ever thought of becoming a designer?"  That's when another idea speeded into my brain.  I CAN BECOME A DESIGNER!

         As a sixth grader, nowadays, I only care about finding something to wear.  It just seems important somehow.  So as a pre-designer, I'm not saying to start getting picky with your clothes, but just keep an eye out for colors.  Also, think about all the types of clothes that YOU liked, and try to make your own.  LET’S GET DESIGNING GREEN!

         However, I still have lots to learn.  Maybe I should get a partner, or…. WHAT DO YOU THINK?