Week of Nov. 7

 

Write a haiku about the Sirens' song in your life.

(Directions at right in the Sidebar.)

 

playing M W 3

i cant get enough of thee

playng for hours

Hector A. P.4

Internet you suck.
You surround me everywhere.
No getting around.
Taylor B.
Period 4

Video games flee

You always seduce me

just leave me to work

Wayne keithley P.4

 

TV You Vile Beast

You Distarct Me From My Work

Please Stop Tempting Me

Victor J Period 4

 

Guys are my sirens,

I get hurt yet I don't learn.

Pain is sure to come.

-Ally Hovencamp,p.2

 

Web is my siren,

I can not stop browsing it,

Leading to laziness.

-Inderjeet Sandhu p.6

 

Social networks, texting

They are my main distractions

Stop being amazing!

-Brianna . p.4

 

Literature thieves

You mesmerize my mind but,

I shall break free soon.

Gabriella A. 6^th period

 

You Suck Internet

can't type my paper with you

I need to focus

Dante F P.4

 

You evil ring tone

bumb phone that don't let me study

you distract my time.

-Neyra B. P.6

 

girls, amazing

but when you see their heart break

its so deppresing.

jose G. P. 4

 

 

Books are my siren
millions are surrounding me
I can't help but read.

Darby B. P.4

 

My Phone, Internet

I can't seem to get enough

Please go away.

-Aries L

p.4

 

Release Me T.V.

I just need a nice quick break!

Prioritizing.

-Steven Rodriguez

Period 4

 

 

Its hard to resist

Music, Facebook, texting away

Leave me to relax

-Gennesi M. period 6 :D

 

Double"U"-"T"-"F"!?

I feel like the end of Macbeth,

My gaming console!

Wesley Smith, Period 4 ☺

 

 

Temptation is overwhelming
Can't resist to much for one man
Gotta love them though
-Nick Northup P.4

Procrastination

My main and worst enemy

Needs to go away.

- Viviana R. Guerrero

Per. 6

 

TV takes over

My worst procrastination

Got to get past you

-Michael D. P. 4

 

TV's my siren

Sportsceneter is distracting

It wont go away

Brandon p.6

 

The Joy you bring me,

Takes me around the world,

Leaves me fulfilled.

-Charlene Howell Per.4

 

I've dedicated

My entire life to sports

I will never quit

- Olivia A, Period 4

 

I get lost sometimes

Then again your words find me

Your tantalizing

Kayley Hall, Period 6

 

Food

You call out my name

Your filled with diabetes

to bad your yummy.

Erica Hall

 

Music and facebook

you've gotten me addicted

stop tempting me

Jennifer Flores

Per: 6

 

Music my siren

can't live a day without it

it makes me happy

Luisa C. Per.6

 

 

Internet,

you make me procrastinate so much!

But i cant just quite using you.

-Denise C.

-Period 6.

 

All day every day

I play the game of soccer

It takes me away.

-Valerie Masson Period 4

 

Friends are distractions,

They entertain and put off,

Still, I love them much

-Daisy R. Period 4

 

My laptop is bad

It's tempting me all the time

Yes, it needs to stop.

- Vanessa Gonzalez P6 :p

 

Soccer is cool

Soccer can be amusing.

soccer is my life.

-Emmanuel Mojica

 

Week of Nov. 14

 

Write a cinquain about the future.

(See directions in Sidebar at right.)

 

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Future

Optimistic

Planning Dreaming Hoping

Positive Upbeat Cheerful Sure

My life

Ms. Alger

 

 

After

Is Not Today

Guessing, Hopeful, Someday

Happy, Wanting, Hoping, Excite

Someday

Victor J Period 4

 

Later

The soon to be

trying, achieving, working

amazing,rich,wealthy,joyful

Future

Dante F P.4

 

Present

Captivating

Enthralled, Learned, Achieving

Excite, Captivate, surprised, Happy!

Now

-Steven Rodriguez

Period 4

 

Future

different,changes

changing,working,timing

scary,magic,happy,waiting

next day

-Diana Pineda

Period 6th

 

Awesome

better than cool,

Alive, timing, Patience

Enthral, greater, happy, sweetness

today

Erica Hall period 6

 

 

Children

young, surprising

happy, curious, weak

active, moving, playful, urging

New

-Sarah Glastetter Period 6

 

Growing

More Advancements

Changing, Hoping, Better

Happy, grown, Achieving, ready

Future

 

 

Unborn

Bound to happen

Planning, moving, trying

Fearful, unknown, worried, confident

Prepare

Wesley Smith , Per 4 ☺

 

waiting

soon to happen

dreading, hoping, fearing

anxiousness, happy, nervous, sad

future

Valerie Masson Period 4

 

 

future

it's coming soon

hoping, waiting, hating

nervous, scary, unknown, mystery

distant

Future

Hoping for best

waiting, hoping, wanting

excited, happy, ready, sure

prepare

B goddrd

Line 1 - One-word title with

two syllables

Line 2 - Four syllables that

describe the title

Line 3 - Three action words

with six syllables

that relate to title

Line 4 - Four words with eight syllables

that describe feelings

about title

Line 5 - Two syllables restating title

in a different word

 

 

 

 

Maybe
There Will not be
Living, Laughing, Loving.
Possibly Emptiness and Hate
Hope Not.
Taylor B.
Period 4

 

Future

We will have fun

Excited, Jumping, Run

Hopefully not a boring time

maybe.

-Jesus D. P.4

 

Ahead
the unknowing

running,planing,looking
terrified,scared,nervous,happy

future

Darby Biggs P.4

 

Changes

both bad and good

hiding, looking, Laughing

scared, excited, happy, nervous

future.

-Viviana R. Guerrero

Period 6

 

Different

Changes everyday

Showing, Changing, Moving

Scary, hoping, unknown, awkward

Changes

~Paige A. P 6

 

Baseball

Bases, Hustle

Throwing, Catching, Running

Having fun, enjoy victory

Ball Game

-Oscar Lozoya P.4

 

Unknown

Looking forward

Shifting, Changing, making

Scared, excited, waiting, hopeful

hidden

-Charlene H. per 4

 

Soon

Later to come

Changing,waiting, planning

excited, nervous,hoping, scared

READY

-Aries L p.4

 

Hope

soon to be here

prayers, changes, nervous

uncertain, wishing, dreaming, life

Future

- Olivia A.

-Period 4

 

Future

Upcoming Hope

Diverse, Unique, Distinct,

Special, Changed, Unusual, Rare

New Start

-Daisy R. Period 4

 

Future

The great unknown

question, changing, waiting

fearing, emptiness, nervous, scared

Prepare

-Denise Correa(:

-Per.6

 

 

Future

Starts tomorrow

working,planning,changing

good,beginning,bad,suprises

fresh start

Katherine V.

Period 04.

 

Future

Knowledgeable

Dreaming, Seeing, Doing

Scary, Amazing, Happy, Sad

 Later

Luisa C. Per:6

 

Future

New suprises

hoping, changing, moving

waiting, anxious, joyful, urging

Destined

Jennifer Flores

Per: 6

 

Future

Several Changes

Happy, Guessing, Timing

fearful, patient, nervous, active

Later

Ra'Jhon S. Per 4

 

Future

Technology

Flying, Changing, Living

Happy, Amazed, Frightened, Curious

Expect

Vanessa Gonzalez p6 :D

Week of Nov. 28

 

Write a four-line stanza about your favorite gadget. Use at least two similes.

 

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my xbox is my friend

and xbox live keeps it from an end

because i rage at people online

and it makes me run out of time.

-Hector Acosta

 

My TV is like my mother

It is usually very loud.

TV is like my brother

It weighs a big load.

Victor.J Period 4

 

My fan is like running water,

A soothing sound I could listen to forever,

It reminds me of a baby bottle,

How babies can not sleep without it.

-Ally H.p.6

 

The sink is like my other half.

It waits for my arrival,

Anticipating my bad breath

Like a dog waiting for it's food.

Gabriella A. 6th period

 

Pillows are like clouds

They can be comforting and soft in the sky

Even if they're not floating softly on by

Clouds are like big pillows full of water

Sarah Glastetter Period 6

 

My phone helps keep my soul in check

It is as important to my life as a boat needs a deck.

I am sure to play music while walking around

and then it will take shorter time for me to come up with a bound

Wayne Keithley P.4

 

 

Life with out you would be a disgusting thing indeed.
No one would be clean.
Life without you would be so medieval, so crude.
Plumbing, without you I would be one nasty dude.
.: Taylor Buyak, Period 4 :.

 

The radio is the best

It releases all my stress

Every day and night I turn it on

And istantly my worries are gone

-Brianna V P.4

 

 

My clock is my waking glory.

A reminder to be on time.

My clock is like a bird in the morning.

A tribute to getting out of bed.

-Charlene Howell Per.4

 

My ipod is the best thing in the world

not having it is like a mother without her baby

If i lost it everything would seem swirled

with it life is like never ending party

Dante F P.4

 

My laptop is my best friend

It will be with me till the end.

Listening to music is the best

my laptop never goes to rest.

~Paige A. Period 6

 

I love my laptop

it dont let me stop

after all the hours

it just wont let me stop

-Michael D P.4

 

My Zune is like the beach,

Relaxing, calming, and easily flowing.

Helping me work my way through life,

As if it were my daily planner.

-Kayley H. Period 6

 

Electricity is like the sun .

Warming, Helpful, and gives us light

It is like your heart.

It is important, necessary for survival, and shouldn't be taken for granted.

Olivia A

P.4

My computer is like a cheetah

because its very fast like one.

Answers all my questions like a

teacher would if I asked.

Luisa C. Per: 6

 

My Laptop is like the universe

it never ends,

It is like lifting weights

because it weighs a ton.

-Inderjeet S. per. 6

 

My phone is like my friends

always there when i need them

just like my computer

always knows what to say when i ask it questions.

-jacquelin Guerrero p.6

 

The refrigerator is like a Costco,

it feeds millions of people.

It saves my food like a grocery store,

so i can enjoy it later.

-STEVEN RODRIGUEZ

PERIOD 4

 

The Internet is like guide to life,

everytime i have a question about something,

It's right there

Having interernet in my life is like having a handy dandy not book

Ra'Jhon Sykes Period 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

My ipod is like my clothes,

having it is my obsession

my laptop is like my ipod

both are my recreation.

Katherine V.

Period 04.

 

 

My ipod is like my friends

It helps me through all my problems

I always have my earphones on

It feels like if all my problems are gone.

Jennifer Flores

Per: 6

 

My playstation 3 is very fun

You play different games and your not in the sun

I can crash cars, jump dirtbikes and score a touchdown

If i cant play though it wont cause to big of a frown.

B Goddard

 

The car is like a train, only better

It’s faster and more convenient

It gets you to where you want

It’s like a dream that can take you anywhere

-Gennesi M. .... period 6 :D

 

i love my keys so much,

they put my life at ease.

to play them takes a single touch,

that's why i love my keys.

-aracely m :) p.4

 

My phone is like the love of my life

I can text my friends
i can call my mom to take me somewhere

And when i have it around im never bored.

-Denise Correa

-period6.

 

Red solo cup is like precious dimonds

without it i would have to drink from my hands

Red solo cup is like the greatest friend

with you, the party never comes to an end.

Erica Hall Period 6

 

My computer is like my family

It is very important

I always use it

It seems like if all my problems were solved♥

-Jennifer Gallegos per:6

 

Week of Dec. 5

 

Write an acrostic about using TIME.

 

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T empting

I nterrupting

M esmerizing

E nergizing

Ms. Alger

 

Taking

Important

Momemts

Endlessly

Hector A. P.4

 

Taking
Important
Memories
Everyday
-Emmanuel Mojica p.6

 

Ticking

Interfering

Meddling

Endless

 

Victor J. Period 4

 

Taking

Important

Measures

Everyday

-Jennifer Gallegos♥

period:6

 

Tantalizing

Infuriating

Monotonous

Experimental

-Ally Hovencamp p.6

 

Tune

Instinct

Metronome

Eternally

Wesley Smith, Period 4 ☺

 

 

Tacit

Inexplicable

Madness

Explore!

-Inderjeet S. P. 6 :D

 

Talking

Imagen

Music

Everyday

-Diana Pineda

Per.6th

 

Tedious

Idiotic

Managed

Everyday

-Nick Northup p.4

 

Troubling

Interruptions

Manageable

Experience

-Olivia A, P.4

 

Take

Important

Minutes

Everyday

Jennifer Flores

Per: 6

 

Time

Is

Made

Everyday

-Jesus D. P.4

 

Truly

Impossible

Memories

Everyday

-Mason Meeks Period 4

 

 

 

Taking

Impotant

Moments

Everyday

-brianna v p4

 

Teaching
In
Momentous
Efforts

.:TaylorBuyak:.
Period~4

 

Taken for granted

Insane

Mass media

Expressions

Gabriella A. 6th period

 

Tedious

Insuring

Molding

Ending

Wayne Keithley P.4

 

this

infinite

moment never

ends

-aracely m :))))))))))

p.4

 

Teasing

Infinitely

Might

End.

~Kayley Hall Period6

 

Timeless

Ideal

Magic

Everyday

-Gennesi M. Period 6 =D

 

T ransforming
I nescapable
M emorable
E ternal

-Elsie G.
Period 6 (:

 

T asks

I nterruptions

M ovements

E nergy

Darby Biggs. p.4

 

T exting

I nteracting

M unching

E xpanding

-Daisy R. P. 4

 

Television

Imagination

Mourning

Excercising

Marvin C. Per. 6

Timeless

Important

moving

endless

Bgoddard

 

Today

Important

Memorable

Ending

Erica Hall Period 6

 

Tv

Interesting

Manageable

Entertaining

Luisa C. Per: 6

 

Ticking

Infinite
Madness
Extravagant

-Denise Correa

-Period6

 

Time

Is

Magic

Enjoy it!

-Aries Lopez

p.4

 

Timeless

Imagining

Moments

Everyday

Katherine V.

Period 4

 

Ticking

Imagery

Memories

Embrace

Michael D. P.4

 

Teeming

Intrests

Measure

Infinate

Sarah Glastetter Period 6

 

Together

Infinite

Memories

Embrace

Valerie Masson Period 4

 

Tracking

Imagine

Magic

Everyone

Ra'Jhon Sykes Period 4

 

 

Taking

Interesting

Memories

Everywhere

Jacquelin Guerrero

Period 6

 

Thinking

Imagining

Moving

Everything

Viviana R. Guerrero

Period 6

 

Week of Dec. 12

 

Write a haiku about taking a walk.

 

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I pick up lost leaves,

save brightly colored pebbles,

I find cool treasures.

Ms. Alger

 

 

Walking Down the Street

Watching the Cars Speed By Me

Wish I Was Driving

Victor J Period 4

 

walking down the street

tripping on a small brown rock

just keep on walking

Hector Acosta P.4

 

Walking down the street

while the wind is blowing the leaves

and the sky turns gray

-Brianna V p4

 

Enjoying the day

I notice an angry sheep

A frown on its face

-Ally Hovencamp, p.6

 

Walking down the street

with of all my old best friends

We miss eachother.

~Paige A. Period 6

 

I walk everyday,

always learning something new,

making memories

- Olivia A, Per 4

 

Walking in the dark

Not alone nor afraid

For you are with me

-Diana P. ^.^

Period 6

 

Long December walks

are always so romantic

when you are in Love

-Jennifer Gallegos♥

period:6

 

 

Strolling in the dark

The black winter breeze cooling

My annoyed, teared face

Wesley Smith, Per 4 ☺

 

Long walk in the cold

because of nothing to do

but to think and walk

Marvin C. Per. 6

 

i always take walks

my mom and i talk a lot

walks tend to be fun

-aracely m :)))))))))

p.4

 

I wish I could drive

But at this very moment

I have to walk there

Mason M. Period 4

 

Slow walk down the beach

everyone looking at me

Just keep on walking

Dante F. p.4

 

Going on a walk

Don't know what I will find now

Let's see how this goes

Sarah Glastetter Period 6 ☺

 

Healthy morning jog

New interesting sites

beautiful day.

Charlene H period 4

 

Going on a walk

I see new things all day

I had fun today.

-Jesus D. P.4

 

 

Walking down the street

I see big trees and buildings

A wonderful day.

-Oscar Lozoya P.4

 

I am on a walk

I see a guy killing birds

It was tremendous.

Michael DeMarco p.4

 

 

Putting on my shoes

Walking every other street

Watching the leaves fall

-Gennesi M. Period 6 =D

 

As i am walking

i see beautiful people

enjoying their day

Katherine V.

period 04

 

What a nice day
I'm walking home what a drag
Wishing i could drive

-Nick Northup p.4

 

Looking at the stars

Enjoying my peaceful walk

Alone time to think

-Vanessa Gonzalez p6

 

Looking at the cars

Wondering how much longer

Finally get there

-Emmanuel Mojica p.4

 

Taking a brisk walk,

with nothing unusual there,

need to get here now.

Gabriella A. 6th period

 

When I go on walks

I look out for many dogs

Hoping they dont get out

B. Goddard

 

Trying to be safe,

I remember the old ways,

Run across the street.

Kayley H. Period 6

 

Looking at new things

enjoying the nice flowers

it was a nice day

Erica Hall P6

 

I took a picture,

to capture that unique sight.

Now i take more walks!

Steven Rodriguez

Period 4

 

Walking down the lane,

I sang loudly in the rain,

making so much noise

-Daisy R. Period 4

 

Walking to the store,

Kicking my way through the dry

and colorful leaves.

Luisa C. Per: 6

 

Week of Jan. 3

 

Write a haiku about taking time to think.

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I need to make time

That way I can think of stuff

I am always busy

Victor J Period 4

 

I always have time

I hate over thinking things

I can't avoid it

 

-Emmanuel M Period 4

 

All ready for bed,

My mind wanders far away

Won't sleep for a while.

-Ally Hovencamp, p.6

 

Relaxation time,

is also time for thinking,

and take a deep breath.

-Diana P.

Period 6

 

All snuggled in bed

My mind hasn't shut off yet

Going to be up late

-Brianna V.

p.4

 

Laying on my bed

Thinking about everything

Falling asleep soon

~Paige A. Period 6

 

I can usually get time

THinking about what could be and should be

Trying to fugure out how

Wayne Keithley P.4

 

Constantly thinking

Mind always processing

I think all day long.

Darby Biggs P.4

 

Thinking is special,

Communicating process,

Within ourselves.

Gabriella A. 6th period

 

I need time to think

it helps me with my problems

i just needs the time

Dante f P.4

 

 

i'm always thinking,

always talking to myself,

always in private.

-aracely m :))))) p. 4

 

Getting lost in time,

my mind replays memories,

thinking of my life.

-Kayley Hall period 6

 

Laying in my bed,

Staring up at my ceiling

I wonder and wonder

Jennifer flores

Per:6

 

Memories today

That you seem to cant forget

Replay in your head

Marvin C. Per. 6

 

Thinking to myself,

Taking in all my options,

Wanting no regrets

- Olivia A, Per 4

 

Thinking is stressful

Its useful but hurtful

But we still do it.

-Aries L p4

 

Setting on the couch

Nothing good on the T.V

Mind begins to think

Erica Hall P-6

 

I am very bored

I sit, thinking of something

I have an idea

B GODDARD

 

I'll never forget

Thinking over and over,

Moments of silence

-Oscar L, P.4

 

Need to be alone,

so that i can think things through,

and have my mind cleared.

Luisa C. Per:6

 

Thinking when i'm scared

Trying to find a solution

It's way to easy

Katherine Vazquez

period 04

 

Thinking takes some time

Think when it is important

tHINK VERY CAREFUL

Rajhon Sykes

Per.4

 

Clearing my mind

Brain storming more ideas

Thinking just to think

Charlene H Per.4

 

Being by myself

Letting my mind think away

I sit here in thought.

Valerie Masson, Period 4

 

It is time to sleep

All thoughts running through my mind

Perfect time to think

-Vanessa Gonzalez p6

 

 

Time when I ponder

fill the creases of my day

Just to set me free

-Olivia Kearney, Period 6

 

Pondering ideas

in the last moment of time

is entertaining

Wesley Smith ☺

 

I Need to think alot

i love thinking cause i get

down to the point

-Nick Northup p.4

 

I really need time

thinking my highest level

to get the job done

-Michael D Period 4

 

Never have time to think

because of all the things going on

think I have to start.

- Inderjeet S. Period 6

 

Every breath I take
Is filled with thoughts and questions
Thoughts I make come true.
Taylor Buyak
Period 4

 

I need to make time to think

Time is intersting

Ever thought counts in your time

Ra Jhon Sykes Period.4

 

Laying down to think

Is hard if you dont have time

you need time to think

Marvin C. P. 6

Needing time to think

To make the right decisions

And be happy too.

Luisa C Per:6

 

Things stuck in your head

Taking time to analyize

Can solve your problems

-Gennesi M. Period 6