Sonya and her dad were excited to go to the zoo. Sonya was particularly excited because she had never been to the zoo before. She was surprised to see the animals in habitats and not in cages as she had imagined. She especially liked the giraffes and the stuffed elephant her dad bought her at the gift shop.

Today, the high temperature will be 70 degrees. There is a slight chance of rain this afternoon.

No one wants to be left out. Do you feel like your friends are always doing things without you? Then you need a phone! Stay in touch with your world; buy a new phone today.

Students are prohibited from using the swimming pool when no lifeguard is present.

Senators agreed today to postpone a vote on a controversial bill that would limit funding for national parks.

There are a thousand good reasons why you should learn to swim. Learning to swim will help you stay safe around the water for the rest of your life. Visit your local YMCA and register for swimming lessons.

Finally! The last day of school. I couldn’t believe that I’d be going to high school next year! I dressed very carefully for the last day, in a new dress I especially loved. As I walked toward the front door of the school, I thought I heard

screaming. I peered around the corner and saw a full-blown water balloon fight was going on in the front courtyard. I panicked! How was I going to get into school

without getting hit by a water balloon?

Today our landfills are filled with plastic grocery bags. These bags degrade slowly and release harmful chemicals. Do your part for the environment and start using a reusable, cloth grocery bag whenever you shop.

The mayor attended a groundbreaking ceremony today at the site of what will be the state’s first children’s hospital.

Building the new children’s hospital will result in tax increases for people and businesses throughout the state. The major medical centers statewide all provide excellent pediatric centers, focused specifically on the care of children. Tell your lawmakers today that we don’t need a children’s hospital.

Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States. He was born in 1809.

Marisa and the other girls in the community service club met in the lobby. Today, they planned to visit the children’s hospital to deliver some new toys, and (hopefully) some good cheer.

Consider visiting The Thompson House Restaurant for your next special occasion. The Thompson house offers an extensive menu, a relaxing atmosphere, and excellent

service.

The original thirteen colonies were all located in the eastern area of what is now the United States.

Tim stared out the window as the train sped through the mountains. It would be several hours before they reached the border. He was looking forward to visiting Montreal, but he didn’t realize how long eleven hours on a train would really be.

Hawaii became a state in 1959 when President Eisenhower signed the Hawaii Admission Act.

Dear Neighbors,

I know you love your dog, and I have to agree, he seems quite lovable. However, when he starts barking at 4:00 AM, it is difficult for us to feel any affection for him. Please consider teaching your pooch to save his enthusiastic yelping for later in the morning.

Sincerely,

The Folks Next Door

Whenever you fly, you have several airlines to choose from. Summit Air offers the lowest fares, the most comfortable seats, and more in-flight snacks than any other airline. Shouldn’t you fly Summit?

Robert glared at his teacher and looked back at his test. He could not believe he had lost so much credit for not showing his work. Some of the answers were correct, even without the calculations. He thought he should

at least get full credit for those.