Charlotte Central School

Banana

Ellie Blake 6th grade-Charlotte Central

I walk on this day
I see a banana in my way
I wander past
It all happens so fast
I close my eyes
I say, “Get out of the way!”
I slip and fall to the ground
And I hear a sound
And SPLAT! Goes the banana…

Splat
Daphne Plante - Grade 6 - Charlotte Central

Splat!
There goes the spaghetti!
Splat!
There goes the pie!
Splat!
There goes the cake!
Splat!
Food Fight!
DUCK!

Procrastination and the Report
Jack Colgan 6th Grade Charlotte Central

April, 2007. What’s so special about this month? It’s that time of year when we have a big report, and this year’s theme is animals. So we each choose one animal and I got the Polar Bear. Reports are not one of my favorite things to do, but I have two weeks to finish it so that’s a lot of time. I think that’s enough time to finish a quality report.

Procrastination

Conner Gorman - Grade 6 - Charlotte Central

When there is work to be done
I put it off,
Procrastination is much more fun.

I trick myself into thinking everything’s fine
Tell myself
“Its due in two weeks, I’ve still got time.”

But now the night before,
All this homework!
My brain will be sore
That is if I don’t pass out,
Right there on the floor.
I shouldn’t have done this the night before…

The Pie Fight

Nathan Comai - Grade 6 - Charlotte Central

Splat! goes the pie in the boy's face
And the pie fight starts
Pies flying through the air
And you know what?
I don't even care
I dodge and I jump
But it isn't enough
And it isn't long before
SPLAT! I fall with a thump
But I get up fast and throw a pie
With all my strength and my keen eye
I hit my target right in the face
I see a pie coming and dodge it with grace
Oops! Miss Corley comes through the door!
"Look at all the pies on the floor!"
I bet we won't be doing this anymore...

Splat! A Haiku

Andrew Oliver - Grade 6 - Charlotte Central School

Driving down the road
Bugs hitting the windshield, splat!
Slimy gooey mess

Paintball

John Reynolds - Grade 6 - Charlotte Central

"In the zone!" That's what I'd call it,
Crouching down, trying not to get hit.
Behind some boards, being drummed with fire,
Hanging in, with a game-winning desire.
I fire some shots, and then check my ammo,
Trying to stay hidden in my head-to-toe camo.

I dash to the nearest hiding place,
Into the trees without leaving a trace.
As I watch my teammates getting shot,
I hide myself, being hard to spot.
I stand up and aim my gun,
I see the paintball that's soon to come,
Then, SPLAT! The game is done...

Tiny Suns

Katie Bedell - Grade 6 - Charlotte Central

They dance across the sky,
Mini suns, lighting up the night like fireflies.
Zooming through the universe, racecars on the Milky Way
Forming constellations,
Like the Big Dipper and Orion’s Belt.
Tiny specs of light, blanketing the heavens, leaving no room for black.
They dance across the sky,
Those beautiful, natural creations are
The Stars.

Mosquitoes

Audrey Allegretta - Grade 6 - Charlotte Central

On those hot and sticky days
The air barely sways
Mosquitoes can be found
Soaring overhead or low to the ground
Oh, how I loathe all those blood sucking pests
They never give me any rest
Except when they land
on my arm and my hand
It comes down, and SPLAT!
They are flat like a mat.

Reputation

Chloe Hotaling
Grade 6 - Charlotte Central

Some people think it’s EVERYTHING
SOMETHING
NOTHING.
Be YOURSELF and SEE where you belong.
EVERYONE has their OWN place.
Some places and people don’t get along.
Sometimes you just need to hang on.

The Life of a Snowball

Aryn Hall - Grade 6 - Charlotte Central

Wahoo!
Great speed,
Like I’ve never felt
Before.

A great ride,
But it will soon be over.
I was just barely born,
But my life will soon end.

A snowball like me,
We don’t last long.

Uh, oh!
My final breath,
My final word.

SPLAT!

I hit the wall,
And all that’s left
Of my poor soul,
is just a pile of snow.

Splat!
Danielle Duchaine - Grade 6 - Charlotte Central

There once was a penguin named Billy Joe
He was a smart little penguin just to let you know
One day when the weather was very nice
Billy Joe went sliding on the ice
His friend, Clem, wanted to slide
So he went down to give it a try
When they were done they went home
Back to their igloo shaped dome
It snowed all through the night
Not a single penguin was in sight
The next day they saw something down by the sea
They raced toward it as fast as can be
Billy Joe dared Clem to go down,
He said “Nope, “I’ll break my crown!”
“Chicken!” said Billy Joe, with a laugh,
And slid down the icy path
He made a tremendous SPLAT!
And said, “I’ll bet you can’t beat that!”

Deployed

Alissa Stone - Grade 6 - Charlotte Central

I look out the window,
Confused but slightly anxious,
My heart beats faster and faster,
I keep thinking about the things
I’ve only seen in a dream,
Long days of battle
Noises of death,
My blood turns cold.

Gun shots out in the distance,
I feel agitated,
Wishing, wanting for home,
Longing for it,
But it’s just a dream,
Going home.

I feel as though I’m already on
My death bed,
Looking out into the distance,
Seeing my future,
It’s like a blank piece of paper,
Unwritten.

The Cake

Bea Woodruff
Grade 6 - Charlotte Central School

Oh cake!
You were once a masterpiece
It must have taken ages to bake!

High on the table you stand
Looking so grand.

Frosting like ice
I just wanted one slice!
But when reaching up
I didn’t mean to mess up!

The table
It jostled
And the plate tumbled
And down the confection fell
SPLAT!

The Perfect School
Maddie Turnau - Grade 6
Charlotte Central School

If I got to choose a perfect school,
I know it would be this.
I would let every Wednesday be a snow day
And a principal would not exist.
The teachers would never give homework,
All the kids would be nice as can be.
The school lunch wouldn’t be toxic,
Now that’s a school for me!

We’d get to watch movies,
We’d go in the pool,
Splash,
Splash,
Splash.
And what’s the best?
Yes! Yes! Yes!
The lockers are stuffed full of cash!
When we’re worn out after having so much fun,
Everyone knows that that is just
ONE
Perfect
school
day
DONE.

Rooftops waiting
Don't look back.
Windows
Open
Don't look back.
Curtains flying
Don't look back.
Feet climbing,
Arms pulling,
Snow falling
Wind whirling.
Don't look back.
Don't look back.

A True Friend
Moriah Manning - Grade 6
Charlotte Central School

A true friend is someone who will forgive you
for any mistakes
A true friend will help you
and do whatever it takes
A true friend will know when
something is wrong
A true friend will make you feel
that you belong
A true friend will know what
You need
A true friend will help you
succeed
A true friend will not lie
A true friend is there
When you laugh or cry

Silver,
Six letters, a small word,
But so much meaning,
It’s more common than gold,
Richer than Pewter,
The color of the moon,
Or your grandparent’s hair,
A shiny gray,
A pure metal,
Wedding rings,
Wedding dresses,
Silver, cool and subtle,
Mysterious and refined,
One is in wonder why gold is more prized,
Six letters, a small word,
Silver.

Vermonter for Life
Maggie Haesler - Grade 6
Charlotte Central School

Imagining living somewhere other than Vermont is a very hard thing for me to do. With our scenic Green Mountains surrounding us, and our big, beautiful Lake Champlain to the west, Vermont has an affect on one's heart that cannot be taken away.

What does it mean to be a Vermonter? Well, to me, being a Vermonter means having pride in our wildlife. It also means tough, because of our long, grueling winters that almost seem like they’ll never end. I also think that being a Vermonter means being active, because of the skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and water sports in the warm summer months.

I Love Vermont
Zachary Trono - Grade 6
Charlotte Central School

I love Vermont. I would not live anywhere else in the world. I have lived in Vermont all twelve years of my life and plan on staying many more years, in this wonderful state I call home. I love Vermont in many ways from the beautiful rolling hills of the Green Mountains to the small farm villages.

Vermont: My Home
Daphne Plante - Grade 6
Charlotte Central School

Vermont is a beautiful place in the United States. From spring to summer, and fall to winter, the seasons hold many surprises! From the sweet taste of syrup, to actually making it yourself, you’ll always love it! The seasons here are the best. In spring, you can play in the slushy snow. In summer, you can spend a relaxing time by the pool, basking in the sun. In fall, you can jump in all the leaves or scare someone for Halloween! And in the winter, you can ski, snowboard, or just play in the snow! You'll be living your life to the highest level, and, as a Vermonter, you'll always belong here. This state holds many secrets only known to the people who live in Vermont.

Vermont and Vermonters Thomas Robinson - Grade 6
Charlotte Central School Vermont is a very amazing place, but to be a Vermonter is even better. Vermonters are the luckiest people in America. Vermont has incredible mountains and fantastic views that make Vermont the best state there is. Although there are not a lot of people in Vermont, it is still a great place.
The most important thing to everyone who lives in Vermont is that they can buy and use a lot of things from local towns. If everyone in Vermont bought from local farms and businesses, the farmers and businesses would earn more money so the economy would be even better than it is. Recently, Burlington was declared to be the cleanest city in America, and Vermont was voted the healthiest state!

Vermont’s Beauty
Nathan Comai - Grade 6
Charlotte Central School

Have you ever been to Vermont? If you have, you probably know it is a very beautiful place with beautiful weather and an amazing blue lake. If you haven’t come here before, you probably should. Vermont is a very fun place with lots of things to do in the summer, winter, and the fall.

The One and Only Green Mountain State
Natalie Franklin - Grade 6
Charlotte Central School

How many places could you wake up to the twittering of birds outside your window, a clear blue sky, and the smell of fresh maple syrup drifting up your stairs??? Not many, well at least none of the other places are as special as Vermont. Vermont is just one of those areas where there are no cars zooming by, or factories polluting the air. Vermont is made up of cows, activity, and peace. Some people think Vermont may be a small, simple place compared to New York City. They’re wrong. Vermont is unique, like a pink elephant, it is one of a kind.

My Home, Vermont
Alissa Stone - Grade 6
Charlotte Central School

Living in Vermont is very special to me. I love every morning waking up to see the beautiful mountains, stepping outside and feeling the cool breeze. I love looking out over the lake and seeing the sunset behind the purple mountains. This is something many people take for granted but they shouldn’t. My home, my Vermont, is one of the most beautiful things to me.

What Vermont Means to Me

Elliott Mitchell - Grade 6
Charlotte Central School

If you live in Vermont, what does it mean to you? For me, I don’t think there is anything better than waking up at 6:00 a.m. to go skiing on a freshly groomed trail, glistening in the new dawn light. Or, maybe playing in the snow with your dog, trying to wrestle yourself away while he tries to steal your hat and rip it up into shreds! Or, you can go to a nearby general store, so your dad can get his morning coffee, while you go looking for Vermont-made maple candies. Yum, my favorite!

The Perfect Home - Vermont
Maddie Turnau - Grade 6
Charlotte Central School

What does it mean to be a Vermonter? What is the most important thing to me about living in Vermont? How has growing up here affected my outlook? I have never really thought about these questions before, but now as I think about it, there are many reasons why I am lucky to be living in such a perfect place, Vermont.

Vermont
Aryn Hall - Grade 6
Charlotte Central School

Vermont. What a strange name, as in vert or green, and montagne or mountain. Vermont is my home, as it is to many others. I hope that in ten years only a few things will have changed, and that me, myself, living here, is not one of those things.

Vermont? Why Vermont?
Kurt Weidman - Grade 6
Charlotte Central School

Vermont? Why would you pick Vermont to live in when there are so many other places to go? Well, there are many reasons why you should live in Vermont. Why would you want to live anywhere else when Vermont’s an option? Burlington, Vermont has just been named the healthiest city in the United States of America! Wow! That’s incredible!!! What is one thing you would change about Vermont? If you could live here in ten years, would you live here or not? What is the most important thing about living in Vermont?

Vermont: My Home
Noa Urbaitel - Grade 6
Charlotte Central School

It’s a matter of opinion whether you like where you live, but I can tell you, I love where I live. I was born in Vermont and I have never lived anywhere else. Some people think that when you have lived in one place for your whole life all the excitement has worn off. You think you have seen everything there is to see, heard everything there is to hear, and tasted all the foods there are to taste, but the fact is, there is always something new in Vermont.