Esha Zahid
John C. Crosby Elementary School, Pittsfield
Essay: "Some things I like about my school is that there are good friends, the playground is fun to play in, and the lunch that the lunch lady gives to us is very yummy!"
Essay: "I like art because I love to draw. I love my teacher because she does a lot for us. I like gym because I like to exercise. I like my principal because she is really nice and I like my art teacher because she is nice too!"
Sean Rodgers
Woodland Elementary School, Southwick
Essay: "This is my dream school. I drew it because I thought all about school. I drew a school bus so that the kids can go to school. I drew a USA flag for the school. I drew an airplane so the kids can see it."
Hector Ramos
Paul Revere Innovation School, Revere
Essay: "The Paul Revere Innovation School is awesome because we have Mr. Syd for science. Mr. Syd teaches us about pulleys. We also have gym. We can be healthy at gym. We exercise and run to keep healthy. In art we become artists. We paint and draw nicely. Our school helps us be healthy, and to be artists and scientists."
Essay: "I’m glad we have a playground. If we did not have a playground, we could not play outside. Arts and crafts is my favorite thing to do and that’s why art class is my favorite class. I like friends because you use friendship. That’s my favorite thing in the school. Being someone’s friend makes me feel cheerful. That’s my ideal school!"
Essay: "Here are the 3 things I love about my school: (1) I love my teacher because she is smart, gorgeous and cute. (2) I love phys ed because we did jump rope for heart and we helped people’s hearts. (3) I love computers because we learn and after learning we do activities if we have time."
Gabriela Kenaan
Joseph C. Chamberlain School, Taunton
Essay: "My fun school is ideal because it is full of fun! We have classrooms with computers, a music room, art room, a beautiful library, a colorful playground, and a huge pool. I love my school!"
Essay: "My school is the best school because we have wonderful teachers that teach us lots of things and great kids that read lots of long books. Sometimes our teacher puts on the music so that we can sing and dance. We like to play lots of great math games with adding and subtracting. This is the best school!!"