Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

I finished reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by myself. This is the 7th and final book in the Harry Potter series. It was a really exciting book, and I could not put it down! Now that I'm finished with the series I'm sad and I don't know what I'm going to do with myself, or what I will read next.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

I finished reading Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by myself. This is the 6th book in the Harry Potter series. It was really exciting! Next I will read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

The One And Only Ivan

I needed a book to read so I read my dad The One And Only Ivan. It was a good book even though it was mostly sad. I wish they would have told more of what happens next.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

I finished reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by myself. This is the 5th book in the Harry Potter series. Next I will read Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

I finished reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by myself. This is the 4th book in the Harry Potter series. While I was reading it I wrote about it for my school paper. This is what I wrote:

The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict

I finished reading The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict, the prequel to The Mysterious Benedict Society series,to my dad. Eason read it a couple of years ago and recommended it.

World Cup Soccer Playoffs

We had our World Cup Soccer Playoffs. Then I went to the dojo and sparred with Eason.

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3rd Grade Fall Class Play

For Ms. Topol Fall 2015 Class Play we each performed a role in one of Aesop's fables for the kindergarten classes. The fables we performed were:
► The Wind and the Sun
► The Tortoise and the Hair
► Mercury and the Workmen
► The Goose Who Laid The Golden Eggs
► The Lion and the Mouse
► The Shepherd Girl and the Wolf

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Window Painting 2015

I went Halloween window painting with my friend. We painted a haunted house, and a bat, and a tombstone. It was fun.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

I finished reading Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by myself. I love it! I learned that Hermione has a Time Turner and that Sirius Black is innocent. My favorite part was when Harry and Hermione saved Buckbeak and Sirius together. This is the 3rd book in the Harry Potter series. I'm looking forward to reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

The Hobbit

Dad finished reading J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit to me on our last weekend of the year at the bungalow. It took us a long time, because of the other books we were reading. We'll probably read The Lord of the Rings next, or maybe we'll try The Silmarillion first. 

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma

I finished reading The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma to my dad. This is the third book in The Mysterious Benedict Society series. Eason read it a couple of years ago and recommended it. I really liked the way the story dealt with Mr. Benedicts's narcolepsy, and the evil Mr. Curtain.

Next I'm going to read the series prequel: The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict.

Upper Camp 2015

On Monday, June 29 I met my camp counselors for Upper Camp. I have three favorites they are Caroline, Olivia and Schuyler. Amanda and Andrea are the other counselors. We have swimming on Mondays and Thursdays. ☻

Making Meatballs With The Oksmans

On Independence Day I made meatballs with Nina, Regina, and Jerry. I got to put the meat in the meat grinder. Nina and I shaped the meat into meatballs. I loved making meatballs with the Oksmans! =:)

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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

I finished reading The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey to my dad. This is the second book in The Mysterious Benedict Society series. Eason read it a couple of years ago and recommended it. I loved it! It was exciting and had many different types of adventures in it and all of them led up to one big journey. My favorite part of it was when Captain Noland gave Reynie the fake diamond in his cabin. Mr. Curtain was back even worse than before. He will probably be almost unbeatable in the next book. I wonder if Mr. Benedicts's narcolepsy is ever going to be cured. I can't wait to read the third book in the series: The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma.

Last Day Of School At The Beach

On our last day of school, we went to the beach afterwards.

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2nd Grade Field Day

Field day was awesome this year. I had lots of fun at all of the stations (even the refreshment stand). My least favorite activity was the Foam Block Tower. My Favorite activity was soccer. I love field day this year.

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2nd Grade Writing Celebration

I had a great time at 2T's Writing Celebration! My mom came to school and I showed her all of my writing pieces and I got to sit on her lap and read them to her. We took pictures for my dad to see. I even figured out a way to hold up the flaps for my Fairy Tale Elements so that my mom could take a picture of the elements of Stone Soup. I loved the 2015 2T Writing Celebration!

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2015 Spring Soccer

We finished our spring soccer season. I was on the purple team. I really enjoyed soccer this spring and I think I learned a lot since the fall season. In the fall I want to play in the World Cup soccer league and try out for travel soccer for next spring.

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2015 Osborn Art Show

We had our annual Art Show at school and my mom and dad came to see my art on display.
                                                       
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

I finished reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by myself. This is the 2nd book in the Harry Potter series. Now I'm starting Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Bite-Sized Magic

I finished reading Bite-Sized Magic by Kathryn Littlewood by myself. My cousins (and uncle and aunt) gave it to me on my birthday. This is the last book in The Bliss Bakery trilogy. I really enjoyed them!

The Mysterious Benedict Society

I read The Mysterious Benedict Society to my dad. Eason read it a couple of years ago and recommended it. I thought it was great. It was very exciting and I like the end a lot. I want to start the second book in the series: The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey.

Letter To School

We had to write a letter to our principal and vice principal persuading them to make school better. This was my letter:
Dear Mrs. Garcia and Mr. Walley,

 Osborn is a great school, but it would be even better if you let people do their homework at school. One reason is, if I did my homework at school then I would exercise at home and have stronger muscles. Another reason is, I would be better at time management because I would at least start my homework and I won't get distracted. Finally, if I don't have to stay up late finishing homework and will sleep enough that I will be awake the next day. Osborn will be a better school if you let children do their homework at school.

Post-Birthday Sportime

After my birthday a few of my friends met my at Sportime USA to celebrate. We played laser tag and went on rides and bumper cars. I had a great time.

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Birthday On Broadway

My birthday started with a great surprise breakfast from my mom. Then we took the train into the city and had lunch at Junior's before getting into the theatre to see Matilda: The Musical. Afterwards we had dinner at Sardi's. I had a great birthday!

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A Dash of Magic

While we were on vacation, I read A Dash of Magic by Kathryn Littlewood by myself. My brother gave it to me (my mom picked it out) for New Year's. This is the second book in The Bliss Bakery trilogy. I can't wait to read the next one!

Bliss

I read Bliss by Kathryn Littlewood by myself. My brother gave it to me (my mom picked it out) for New Year's. This is the first book in The Bliss Bakery trilogy. I didn't like it as much as The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, but much more than Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

Report: Eleanor Roosevelt

I did a school biography report and presentation on Eleanor Roosevelt. What I really liked about Eleanor Roosevelt is that I hope when I'm president I have someone to help me like she helped her husband.

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The Digital Arts Experience

We went to my cousin Tali's 9th birthday party at The Digital Arts Experience, where we all played Minecraft. Then there was a Minecraft trivia game with prizes.

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Bounce U

We went to Bounce U with our cousins. It was really fun. I love the dodge ball they have there, and the trampolines for jumping around.

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Green Belt

I was promoted to green belt at Steve Sohn's Krav Maga World Wide Training and Fitness Center. I have been training since I was four years old, and I really like training there. My best technique is my right leg round house kick, and I also like the liver-hook-cross.

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The Long Winter

I finished reading The Long Winter (Little House, #6) by Laura Ingalls Wilder. I read the whole book aloud to my dad. It was cool reading this book while we were having all the snow storms this winter. Now that I'm done I hope it gets warmer, and the winter doesn't last until April like it did in the story.

Next I want to read Little Town on the Prairie, but I might take a break from this series.

I also read these other books from school:

Sledding With Eason

Dad took Eason and me sledding at Apawamis.
                                           
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