Elements December Issue

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ELEMENTS
December 2012
Fourth Graders Perform Sadako Skit

by Joanna & Natasha On October 30, some 4th graders performed a skit from Sadako and the Thousand Cranes. The actors were Natasha, Saira, Leo, Katie, Leif, Jessica, Jia, and Enosh. The time is 10 years after the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima during World War II. It is about a girl named Sadako who gets sick with leukemia. She gets picked to run the relay. When running, she got dizzy because of her leukemia. After the relay she was always dizzy, but resisted telling her parents One day she fell down and her parents took her to Dr. Numata, who told them that her leukemia was from the radiation of the atom bomb. Sadako had to stay at the hospital for several months. Her friend Chizuko came to visit and introduced a Japanese myth to her about making 1000 paper cranes so that the gods would grant her health. She was able to make over 400 cranes on her own. After a few months she was allowed to visit home. However, she died and a monument was built at the Peace Park in Hiroshima.
Whats Your Best Christmas Present So Far?

by some First Graders - going to the Philippines - a xylophone - art supplies - Winnie the Pooh books - coming home - a ring - skiing trip - my rst basketball - a puppy
Mystery Teacher
by Berend Who am I? I teach in elementary. I didnt know English till rst grade. I worked in a gas station, in a dime store, and as a secretary. My niece was kissed by President Obama twice. I grew up in New Mexico and California. My favorite food is chocolate. Guess who I am? (Write out your answer with your name. Give it to Berend or Mrs. May and you will get a prize if you are the rst person to guess right.)Last months mystery teacher was Mrs. May. Justine and Raven were our winners.
What would you like to have at CAJ?

- a pool - another gym - a couch in the hall - a new building for elementary - a new basketball hoop
by Natasha - a bigger kitchen in home ec. - train observation deck - a trampoline - pets in the classroom - cozy corner bench in the ES library - sauna - a herb garden - bigger library - a grass eld - more art classes
Nanowrimo
by Tai Do you want to write a book? Do it in November. November is nanowrimo. It means if you nish your book in a month, you get your book published, 5 free paper back copies, and people can buy your book on amazon.com. If you win, you get your own hardback cover. Isn't that cool? But its hard. You have to make a word goal like mine, which is 100 words a day. After it is done, you have to edit it and edit it until it is perfect, but you have got till April. Then you send it in and they give you 5 free copies. You can even have writing buddies and you can see how they are doing. So are you up for the challenge? Go to http://nanowrimo.com.
Language Bloopers
by Justine Once upon a time there was an American man who came to Japan and didnt know any Japanese words. He went to a baseball game and learned the words, ore, ore, ore which means me, me, me. Then he went to a restaurant and learned the words naifu to fouku which means knife and fork. When he was leaving, he learned the words, arigatou gozaimashita which means thank you. On his way home a policeman came over and asked in Japanese, Who killed this man? Since the American man didnt know any Japanese words, he said ore, ore, ore. The policeman then asked in Japanese, How did you kill this man? The American man answered, Naifu to fouku. So the policeman said Im going to take you to jail. The American man then replied, Arigatou gozaimasu.
Greek Day
by David One of the most fun and cool events at CAJ is Greek Day! Greek Day is a day when the 6th graders and 9th graders perform some Greek myths. Some are really funny, some are really cool, and some are romantic. In all, they performed 18 skits. In some of the skits the guys played the part of girls. They wore wigs and dresses. And in some skits the girls played the part of guys. They looked like they were having a fun time. I look forward when we can perform Greek skits!
Our Readers Theater

by TaYoung The 4th graders are performing two readers theater? One is Cinderella, a funny version, and the other one is called The Mayower Compact. We are working hard and these two stories are very dramatic. I am Moe, one of the stepsisters in the Cinderella story. My sisters are Weeny and Whiny. Instead of a fairy godmother, there is a dairy godmother who is a cow. Cinderella has very large feet and she keeps leaving shoes all around town. When she dances at the ball with the prince, she forgets her big shoe and of course only her big feet can t into them.
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What is the message? Write the letter that comes after for this scrambled message. by Joseph
Elements: Behind the Scenes

by Berend The Elements crew is a hard-working group of people. We have many dierent jobs and positions. Even you could become part of it without coming every Tuesday. Lets ask Tai what he likes the most about being a reporter for the Elements Newspaper. I like the snacks we get when we start writing, says Tai. Mya says, I like it because we can write comics. Youngchan says, I like it because we can draw and type. We are always happy to receive your articles for the newspaper.

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Fourth Graders Perform Sadako Skit

Whats Your Best Christmas Present So Far?

What would you like to have at CAJ?

Our Readers Theater

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Elements: Behind the Scenes

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