Poetry Contest Winning Entries, 2013

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ITBE is proud to announce the winners of the 2013 Elementary Poetry Contest. There were a total of 67 entries. Congratulations to the following teacher sponsors!

Sheryl Bernth, Washington Elementary, Wheaton, IL
Amy Dawes, Welch Elementary, Naperville, IL
Camilla Lopez, Washington Elementary, Wheaton, IL
Gail LoBue, Clifford Johnson Elementary, Warrenville, IL
Jana Pedemonte, Carrie Busey Elementary, Savoy, IL
Robin Richards, Steck Elementary, Aurora, IL

Please note: Poems are typed as the student wrote it. The fonts have been changed and no pictures that the students drew are included.

Acrostic Poems, Second Grade
1^st Place

Fiesta
by Adolfo Perez

Fun party
Invite my family
Everyone dances
Some play tag
Together we hit the piñata
All the candy falls.

2^nd Place

Divali
by Nayan Challa

Decorate with lamps
Is beautiful at night
Visit my friends
Always watch fireworks
Light candle
I love to go to Indian restaurants

Acrostic Poems, Third Grade
1^st Place

Korea
by Leon Kim

Kimchi is very spicy
Oceans around the peninsula.
Red envelope has money inside.
Everything is very expensive.
A lot of people live in a small country.

2^nd Place

Lauren
by Lauren Pusateri

Love is in my heart
Adopted from Russia
U.S.A. is in my name PUSAteri
Runs like a cheeta
Enjoy science
Niute is “NO” in Russian

Acrostic Poems, Fourth Grade
1^st Place

Diena
by Diena Matti

Day in Iraq my sister got hurt in the window
I love my friends in the new school
Every day I go to school
Nice day in America
America is pretty

2^nd Place

Mexico
by Facundo Emmanuel Cruz Mondragon

Mami loves me
Every one likes chilaquiles
Xciting beaches
I see my baby cousin Natalia
City of Mexico
OooH Hooo!

Acrostic Poems, Fifth Grade 
1^st Place

Thanksgiving
by Moises Sanchez

Thanksgiving is so good it’s a
Holiday when your family is happy
America started Thanksgiving because the pilgrims came
National holiday from America
Know my family came to America to help my grandma
So we make all the food like tamales
Go outside and walk to the park
I eat a turkey
Very exciting to be with my family
I am very grateful to celebrate Thanksgiving
Next we talk and tell jokes and we play
Games like Uno

2^nd Place

Mauricio
by Mauricio Xochitecatl

Mexican and American kid
Atole is hot chocolate yum yum
Under standing 2 languages
Rezar in church
Incredible corn tortillas
Cousins comes to visit
Invite friends to play Wii
Oh am a lucky person

Bio Poems, Second Grade
1^st Place

Jan
by Jan Kowal

Angry, lazy, mighty, naughty
Son of Kasha and Robert
Love of video games, watching t.v., sleeping
Who feels happy when I’m with my friends, I feel awesome when I play cars angry when I get in trouble
Who dreams to be a police because you can drive fast
Who fears bad guys, dad, ghosts
Who would like to see Poland because I’m Polish
Who lives in Carol Stream because it is awesome

2^nd Place

Ben
by Ben Ritte

Funny, happy, nice, fun
Son of Tami and Eyal
Love of ice skating, roller blading, going to grandmother
Who feels happy when I get a prize, frustrated when I can’t do my homework, happy when dad comes back from Kenya
Who dreams to be chef because my dad cook in my house and I cook with him
Who fears spider, snakes, robbers
Who would like to see moon because I have a telescope
Who lives in Savoy because the school is cool

Bio Poems, Third Grade
1^st Place

Junseong
by Junseong Bae
Creative, friendly, caring, happy.
Son of Byunhoon and Jihyun
Love of drawing, snowball fighting, watching T.V.
Who feels sad when my mom gets hurt, surprised when I get a gift from Santa Claus, angry when someone steals my toys.
Who dreams to be artist because I like to draw.
Who fears sharks, all kind of bugs, creepie noises
Who would like to see Disneyland because you can live in hotels.
Who lives in Savoy because there is lots of friends.

2^nd Place

Jenni
by Jennifer Ocampo

Quiet, shy, curious, polite
Daughter of Maria and Anicaso
Love of going to the mall, going to my friend’s house and cooking
Who feels jealous when my brother gets something, sad when my brother hits me, happy when it’s my birthday
Who dreams to be a teacher because I like to do work
Who fears scary costumes, snakes, and rats
Who would like to see Mexico because I want to see my family that live in Mexico
Who lives in Carol Stream because my friends live there

Bio Poems, Fourth Grade
1^st Place

Lenny
by Lenny Dimas

Creative, shy, beautiful, special
Daughter of Isaias and Lorana
Love of art, running, music
Who feels happy when I play with my friends, excited when I go to soccer and nervous around dogs.
Who dreams to be a singer because I have a beautiful voice
Who fears Chucky the evil doll, rats because they bite and dogs
Who would see Poland because I want to speak Polish
Who lives in Wheaton because it is a beautiful place where neighbors are nice.

2^nd Place

Marisol
by Marisol Barrera

Gentle, shy, silly, and calm
Daughter of Enrique and Martina
Love of reading, family time, and math
Who feels nervous when I talk in front of class, scared when I get my report card, happy when I get A+ on my test.
Who dreams to be a singer because I have a beautiful voice
Who fears of losing, death, and rollercoasters
Who would like to see the White House because I want to meet the president
Who lives in Carol Stream because it is a beautiful place

Bio Poems, Fifth Grade
1^st Place

Ivan
by Ivan Macias

Funny, cool, smart and helpful
Son of Jose and Elvira Macias.
Love of soccer, football and video games
Who feels excited when I play soccer, nervous when I don’t make a goal and happy when I win a soccer game.
Who dreams to be a soccer player because I am good at taking the ball away from other players.
Who fears snakes, spiders and ladders.
Who would like to see Mexico again because I was 5 years old when I went.
Mexico is beautiful.
Who lives in Aurora, Illinois the home of my family and my mom’s restaurant.

Diamante Poems, Second Grade
1^st Place

Dewali & Christmas
by Zill Patel

Dewali
Fun great
Praying dancing reading
Gifts Gods pictures presents Christmas cookies
Playing snowing eating cookie
Awesome good
Christmas

Diamante Poems, Third Grade
1^st Place

Mexico / America
by Pedro Cruz

Mexico
Hot big
Running playing swimming
Fiesta piñatas big city shopping
Tv games nature
Nice fun
America

Diamante Poems, Fourth Grade
1^st Place

Navidad / Christmas
by Julio Cruz Mondragon

Navidad
Fun exciting
opening playing liking
snow prencns tree Jeseu
eating visiting celebrating
Happy pretty
Christmas

Diamante Poems, Fifth Grade
1^st Place

Halloween / Dia De Los Muertos
By Ana Cruz Mondragon

Halloween
Scary exiting
Buying decorating trick or treating
Party candy calaveritas sempasuchil flower
Remembering walking eating ojaldras
Sad traditional
Dia de los muertos

Haiku Poems, Second Grade
1^st Place

Fall
by Nicole Kowalczuk

I like to stay home.
Make funny jack-o-lanterns.
Mom makes hot cocoa.

2^nd Place

Ugadi
by Sahaja Kaddergatta

I like Ugadi
We celebrate with candles
And Indian food

Haiku Poems, Third Grade
1^st Place

Chinese New Year
by Kathy Li

Dumplings boiling in
Pot, fireworks shot up in
Sky, happy new year!

2^nd Place

India
by Akshay Wagh

I speak Marathi
I like Indian Culture
I like India

Haiku Poems, Fifth Grade

1^st Place

Posole
by Isaac Carrillo

Posole is good
Hot sauce, cauldo, chicken soup
Eat Mexican food

Fifth Grade Open Poems
1^st Place

America / Burma
by Ngun Thawng

America
America has awesome food like French fries and hamburger. They made me sick when I first got to America and I was angry because my sister laugh at me because I can’t eat the foods. I tried to eat them and I like them at last.

Burma
Burma has awesome food like rice and buti (buti is a cooking corn). When I smell my mom’s food my stomach grumble and I beg my mom if I can eat. If she says no, I can’t, I say please until she says yes and if she says yes I jump on my bed.

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Poetry Contest Winning Entries, 2013 Back to the Link front page *ITBE is proud to announce the winners of the 2013 Elementary Poetry Contest. There were a total of 67 entries. Congratulations to the following teacher sponsors!* Sheryl Bernth, Washington Elementary, Wheaton, IL Amy Dawes, Welch Elementary, Naperville, IL Camilla Lopez, Washington Elementary, Wheaton, IL Gail LoBue, Clifford Johnson Elementary, Warrenville, IL Jana Pedemonte, Carrie Busey Elementary, Savoy, IL Robin Richards, Steck Elementary, Aurora, IL Please note: Poems are typed as the student wrote it. The fonts have been changed and no pictures that the students drew are included. Acrostic Poems, Second Grade 1^st Place Fiesta by Adolfo Perez Fun party Invite my family Everyone dances Some play tag Together we hit the piñata All the candy falls. 2^nd Place Divali by Nayan Challa Decorate with lamps Is beautiful at night Visit my friends Always watch fireworks Light candle I love to go to Indian restaurants Acrostic Poems, Third Grade 1^st Place Korea by Leon Kim Kimchi is very spicy Oceans around the peninsula. Red envelope has money inside. Everything is very expensive. A lot of people live in a small country. 2^nd Place Lauren by Lauren Pusateri Love is in my heart Adopted from Russia U.S.A. is in my name PUSAteri Runs like a cheeta Enjoy science Niute is “NO” in Russian Acrostic Poems, Fourth Grade 1^st Place Diena by Diena Matti Day in Iraq my sister got hurt in the window I love my friends in the new school Every day I go to school Nice day in America America is pretty 2^nd Place Mexico by Facundo Emmanuel Cruz Mondragon Mami loves me Every one likes chilaquiles Xciting beaches I see my baby cousin Natalia City of Mexico OooH Hooo! Acrostic Poems, Fifth Grade 1^st Place Thanksgiving by Moises Sanchez Thanksgiving is so good it’s a Holiday when your family is happy America started Thanksgiving because the pilgrims came National holiday from America Know my family came to America to help my grandma So we make all the food like tamales Go outside and walk to the park I eat a turkey Very exciting to be with my family I am very grateful to celebrate Thanksgiving Next we talk and tell jokes and we play Games like Uno 2^nd Place Mauricio by Mauricio Xochitecatl Mexican and American kid Atole is hot chocolate yum yum Under standing 2 languages Rezar in church Incredible corn tortillas Cousins comes to visit Invite friends to play Wii Oh am a lucky person Bio Poems, Second Grade 1^st Place Jan by Jan Kowal Angry, lazy, mighty, naughty Son of Kasha and Robert Love of video games, watching t.v., sleeping Who feels happy when I’m with my friends, I feel awesome when I play cars angry when I get in trouble Who dreams to be a police because you can drive fast Who fears bad guys, dad, ghosts Who would like to see Poland because I’m Polish Who lives in Carol Stream because it is awesome 2^nd Place Ben by Ben Ritte Funny, happy, nice, fun Son of Tami and Eyal Love of ice skating, roller blading, going to grandmother Who feels happy when I get a prize, frustrated when I can’t do my homework, happy when dad comes back from Kenya Who dreams to be chef because my dad cook in my house and I cook with him Who fears spider, snakes, robbers Who would like to see moon because I have a telescope Who lives in Savoy because the school is cool Bio Poems, Third Grade 1^st Place Junseong by Junseong Bae Creative, friendly, caring, happy. Son of Byunhoon and Jihyun Love of drawing, snowball fighting, watching T.V. Who feels sad when my mom gets hurt, surprised when I get a gift from Santa Claus, angry when someone steals my toys. Who dreams to be artist because I like to draw. Who fears sharks, all kind of bugs, creepie noises Who would like to see Disneyland because you can live in hotels. Who lives in Savoy because there is lots of friends. 2^nd Place Jenni by Jennifer Ocampo Quiet, shy, curious, polite Daughter of Maria and Anicaso Love of going to the mall, going to my friend’s house and cooking Who feels jealous when my brother gets something, sad when my brother hits me, happy when it’s my birthday Who dreams to be a teacher because I like to do work Who fears scary costumes, snakes, and rats Who would like to see Mexico because I want to see my family that live in Mexico Who lives in Carol Stream because my friends live there Bio Poems, Fourth Grade 1^st Place Lenny by Lenny Dimas Creative, shy, beautiful, special Daughter of Isaias and Lorana Love of art, running, music Who feels happy when I play with my friends, excited when I go to soccer and nervous around dogs. Who dreams to be a singer because I have a beautiful voice Who fears Chucky the evil doll, rats because they bite and dogs Who would see Poland because I want to speak Polish Who lives in Wheaton because it is a beautiful place where neighbors are nice. 2^nd Place Marisol by Marisol Barrera Gentle, shy, silly, and calm Daughter of Enrique and Martina Love of reading, family time, and math Who feels nervous when I talk in front of class, scared when I get my report card, happy when I get A+ on my test. Who dreams to be a singer because I have a beautiful voice Who fears of losing, death, and rollercoasters Who would like to see the White House because I want to meet the president Who lives in Carol Stream because it is a beautiful place Bio Poems, Fifth Grade 1^st Place Ivan by Ivan Macias Funny, cool, smart and helpful Son of Jose and Elvira Macias. Love of soccer, football and video games Who feels excited when I play soccer, nervous when I don’t make a goal and happy when I win a soccer game. Who dreams to be a soccer player because I am good at taking the ball away from other players. Who fears snakes, spiders and ladders. Who would like to see Mexico again because I was 5 years old when I went. Mexico is beautiful. Who lives in Aurora, Illinois the home of my family and my mom’s restaurant. Diamante Poems, Second Grade 1^st Place Dewali & Christmas by Zill Patel Dewali Fun great Praying dancing reading Gifts Gods pictures presents Christmas cookies Playing snowing eating cookie Awesome good Christmas Diamante Poems, Third Grade 1^st Place Mexico / America by Pedro Cruz Mexico Hot big Running playing swimming Fiesta piñatas big city shopping Tv games nature Nice fun America Diamante Poems, Fourth Grade 1^st Place Navidad / Christmas by Julio Cruz Mondragon Navidad Fun exciting opening playing liking snow prencns tree Jeseu eating visiting celebrating Happy pretty Christmas Diamante Poems, Fifth Grade 1^st Place Halloween / Dia De Los Muertos By Ana Cruz Mondragon Halloween Scary exiting Buying decorating trick or treating Party candy calaveritas sempasuchil flower Remembering walking eating ojaldras Sad traditional Dia de los muertos Haiku Poems, Second Grade 1^st Place Fall by Nicole Kowalczuk I like to stay home. Make funny jack-o-lanterns. Mom makes hot cocoa. 2^nd Place Ugadi by Sahaja Kaddergatta I like Ugadi We celebrate with candles And Indian food Haiku Poems, Third Grade 1^st Place Chinese New Year by Kathy Li Dumplings boiling in Pot, fireworks shot up in Sky, happy new year! 2^nd Place India by Akshay Wagh I speak Marathi I like Indian Culture I like India Haiku Poems, Fifth Grade 1^st Place Posole by Isaac Carrillo Posole is good Hot sauce, cauldo, chicken soup Eat Mexican food Fifth Grade Open Poems 1^st Place America / Burma by Ngun Thawng America America has awesome food like French fries and hamburger. They made me sick when I first got to America and I was angry because my sister laugh at me because I can’t eat the foods. I tried to eat them and I like them at last. Burma Burma has awesome food like rice and buti (buti is a cooking corn). When I smell my mom’s food my stomach grumble and I beg my mom if I can eat. If she says no, I can’t, I say please until she says yes and if she says yes I jump on my bed. Back to the Link front page
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