Taylor in Mrs. Hawthorne's Class Has Hit the Ground Running!

It wasn't even an assignment! Taylor wrote this story all on her own and in her spare time. Way to go Taylor! Please enjoy and leave a comment about her story that deals with riding on an airplane!

"Airplane Adventure"

I will never forget the day our plane almost crashed and burned to the ground. It all started on a beautiful day. We were going to Colorado. Everything was so perfect because when we arrived at the airport we sat in front of the window that you could see all the airplanes take off! I was so excited because it was my first time riding an airplane. I could not wait to get on!

All of a sudden, aloud speaker came on and said “Flight38 is here.” Mom hopped up and said “Thank Goodness.” As we got on, there was a small hall that led to a doorway. Once we reached the doorway a man wearing a nice suitable suit greeted me with a handshake. I walked to my seat. Luckily, I was sitting by dad and not a stranger. About fifteen minutes later, we started to move. It startled me because it started with a big jerk. I got use to it and almost drifted off to sleep.

When I woke up something was different. I looked out the window and everything was – gloomy. I asked my dad if we were going to have bad weather ahead. He said that I was asleep when the pilot announced that we were going to have turbulence. I asked him what turbulence meant. Because it was obvious that I would not know what a big word like turbulence would mean. Dad told me that it meant “rough weather.” Right then, the plane shook. Swoosh! Everyone gasped. I even hopped out of my seat. Immediately the pilot said that the turbulence was starting. Right then, I wished that this was all a dream. Somebody pinch me, wake me up before I die! But this was for real!

As I looked around , mom and Ashlyn were sitting together and freaking out like hooligans! I wanted to go and join them but daddy was holding me back. I was curious if he was going to take it like a man or be a sissy about it. But he was taking it like a man. The only good thing good about it is that now I know who I get my braveness from. Before you knew it, the plan shook again and again and again. This storm was getting worse! All of a sudden there was a loud “pop.”’ A lady giving out food started screaming. She told me that one of the engines broke! Out of nowhere, we felt a downward force. We were going down! The pilot announced for everyone not to panic, and that he would seen a signal and maybe another plane can come and fix the engine. Hopefully we don’t land on a tower like the Twin Towers! That would be a nightmare! But just didn’t want to think about landing.

Soon enough, another plane came and fixed the engine and even gave us some gas. It was a relief that we were still alive and going again. And it was even clearing up outside. But I don’t know if I ever want to ride an airplane again!

St. Augustine Field Trip

Please note the changes in due dates for your payments.

Please be looking for your Sample Agenda and Tour Enrollment Form in your child's planner.

TOUR PRICE: $259.00 students in quadruple occupancy rooms
$269.00 adults in quadruple occupancy rooms
(based on a minimum of 35 paying students per coach)

T-SHIRT PRICES: $10.00 (2) shirts per student
$ 5.00 (1) shirt per adult (optional)


PAYMENT INFORMATION: For your convenience the cost has been broken down into 5 payments. The due dates are as follows:

9/30 $50.00 ~ 1st payment and Tour Enrollment Form due for each participant.
10/30 $50.00 ~ 2nd payment due for each participant
11/30 $50.00 ~ 3rd payment is due
1/8 $50.00 ~ 4th payment is due
2/5 Balance ~ due for each participant

Please send cash or money orders (only) payable to Sneads Elementary School.
All payments and Tour Enrollment Forms should be turned in to your child’s teacher.

Thank you for making your 4th grader's year memorable!

Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year!

We welcome fourth grade students and parents to the 2009-2010 school year. The fourth grade teachers are Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Hawthorne, Miss Howell, Ms. Martinez, and Ms. Thompson.