Monday, October 27, 2014

The Tree That Grew Golden Threads

Once upon a time, there was a hunter who found a tree that grew a golden thread a day.
He told the King and the King was filled with joy.  The King ordered three knights to take care of the tree.  The first knight sprayed clean water on the tree.  The second knight scrubbed the tree branches.  The third knight spread beautiful streamers on the tree.
On the street, people saw signs that said, "Do not go near the tree.  If you do, you will be thrown into the prison."
The King was getting impatient with getting only one golden thread a day.  One day, he ordered twenty-five strong men to cut down the tree.  When the tree was cut down, there was nothing inside the tree.  The King screamed, "Why did I cut down the tree?  I will never have another golden thread!"
After that, the King learnt his lesson and always tried to be patient.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Letter to Notify School about Bullying

Source: http://www.pacer.org/publications/bullypdf/BP-19.pdf


_____________________ (your street address)
_________________, ____ _________ (city, state zip code)
_________________, 2014 (date)
______________________ (name of Principal)
______________________ (name of school)
______________________ (school address)
______________________

RE: ____________________ (first and last name of child)

Dear ___________________, (name of Principal)

My child, _____________, (first name of child) is in the ____ (grade level) at _____________
(name of school). At school _____ (s/he) has been bullied and harassed by _____________
(name of harasser(s)). This has occurred on _____________ (date or approximate period
of time) when _________________ (describe as many details of the incident(s) as can be
recalled). When this happened ______________ (name of witness(es)) heard or saw it
and ___________________ (their response(s)). We became aware of this incident when
_____________________ (describe how you were notified).

_____________, (first name of child) was hurt by this bullying and harassment. _______
(S/He) had ___________________________________________________________(describe
physical injuries, emotional suffering and any medical or psychological treatment required).
_____ (Our/My) child has the right to be in a safe environment at school so _____ (s/he) can
learn.

Please send _________ (me/us) a copy of the District policies on bullying and harassment,
investigate this problem and correct it as soon as possible. Please let ______ (me/us) know, in
writing, of the actions you have taken to rectify the situation and to ensure it does not happen
again. I expect a response within 5 business days.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this serious problem.

Sincerely,
(sign in this area)

_______________________ (print your name)
CC: _____________________ (name of Superintendent of schools), Superintendent
(Sign and keep a copy for your records)

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

The Missing Wristwatch

Last week, Bob knocked on the door of Wendy's house.  He had a big problem and he needed her help. Wendy was dressing up like a knight when she opened the door.
Bob was playing baseball with his friends on the field while his sister was learning to knit a scarf and tie sailor knots.  Wendy wrote all the clues in her notebook.  Bob said he took off his wristwatch to wash his hands because he fell in the dirt.  After that, he could not find it.  Wendy said to Bob, "I know the answer to your problem."  She told him to search inside his pant's pocket and he found the missing wristwatch!
Bob thanked Wendy for solving this mystery.  "This is a very important mystery that I need to write down in my scrapbook."  Wendy said to Bob with a smile.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Mixie's Famous Frozen Bean Pies

                There was a troll named Mixie.  She was the main chef in Trollsville to cook for Chief Snoborog.  Mixie enjoyed this job very much because it brings happiness to her.
                One day, Chief Snoborog told Mixie, “I want frozen bean pie.”  So Mixie gets free fresh beans from Farmer Snobby’s field.  Mixie got all her utensils and went to find a clean counter in her neat and tidy kitchen.  After that, she spent 10 hours to make 10 pies.  Then, she went to the basement to freeze the pies.  All the trolls, including Chief Snoborog, enjoyed the pies.  So once a week, she made frozen bean pies.
                Chief Snoborog liked it so much he gave Mixie permission to sell her famous frozen bean pies on Bridgestone Street.  All day long, Mixie reminded other trolls to eat with their right hand. 

                “I love this job and I am happy that my fellow trolls love my frozen bean pies!” Mixie wrote in her cookbook.