Saving Earth Part 2 by Isabel f. and Meg Y.

"Lindalia, we need to discuss what is happening to the earth,” stated the magnificent god Zeus.

“As we all know, we appointed you the goddess of all things made of mankind, but we have noticed you slacking on the job. The earth is unhealthy and full of pollution. What do you have to say for yourself?"

”Well, Great-Uncle Zeus, the humans have been polluting this earth for many thousands of years, and I have only been around for 3658." I squeaked. Even thought he is my great uncle, I was still greatly intimidated by him.

I shuffled my sandal-clad feet nervously as Zeus's powerful voice booms out over the council.

"Lindalia, you are to take a break from grammar corrections, and start working to repair the human habitat. I presume you are acquainted with the goddess of spring, Persephone?" I nodded quizzically. "You are to work closely alongside her during this assignment. Am I understood?" I nodded again, mutely. "The council is dismissed."

Ugh. This was going to be a nightmare. I better go find Persephone. Maybe Pan can help too. He would be really mad about this though. I scuttled out and mounted my transportation device. In 5 1/2 seconds, (rather slow, I must get Hepatitis to fix it), I was at Persephone's cloud and tripping on my toga to get to her.

"Persephone!" I screeched, "I was just at the Council of the Gods. And now we have a mission to fulfill." I quickly recapped what had occurred at the council.

"No!" whimpered Persephone, “I need to finish getting ready for spring and summer."

"Well, it will have to wait,” I stated, a little harshly. “Now here is what we have to do."

Crossing her arms in a huff, Persephone sat down on the cloud, obviously nettled at my bossiness. I continued triumphantly: "You know how for the last thousand years or so I have been slightly-just slightly- neglecting my duties as goddess of all mankind?" She nods, looking slightly-just slightly- bored out of her beautiful skull. "Well, Zeus has requested for me to reorganize my priorities, give up the grammar, and save the human environment!" I raise a fist in the air heroically. Persephone yawns." And I come into this.... how?"

"You are the goddess of spring, Persia! You grow trees, help the animals, and plant everything under the sun!" I sigh, with just as much desperation as exasperation. "Persephone, you are the only one who can help me."

" Am I really the only one who can help you? There is no other god or goddess who would suit the job just fine? What about.... my mother?"

"Persia!!! How could you say that?” I gasped in despair, knowing that she could help," Your mother hates me! Ever since I stole her seed pouch. And that was for you!"

" We were just 300 years old. She won't care. And I can ask her about it if it makes you feel better,” sighed Persephone wearily.

With an overdone flurry of colored smoke, she poofed out. "That's not good for the environment!!" I shouted in a huff.

I moved like a cheetah to my transportation device. Who am I kidding? A slug could have beaten me to it. Remembering the earthworms that flew out of my desk the last time Persephone told me to do something and I did not, I picked up the pace. Well, I was off to see Greek mother and corn (grain) goddess associated with the earth, vegetation and agriculture, Demeter.

Did I mention she is also the goddess of death?

Project Runway by Meg Y.

It seems to be that many people find themselves at a point when they are sitting in front of the TV and they don’t know what to watch. I have come to resolve the problem with the best show EVER, Project Runway. Project runway is a reality TV shows where designer compete for prizes and money. It’s dramatic, and I believe it is more real than shows like Dancing with The Stars or Survivor, because these people have been working on design all their working lives, or have a huge dream, their not celebrities dancing around and breaking their legs. On this show, the designer creates works of art, and has incredible challenges. On one episode, they had to make outfits out of trash bags, in another they had to base their clothing on sections of NYC, like Harlem and the Upper East Side. This show runs on Thursdays from 9 to 10 pm, so it maybe a little late for some people, but if you have OnDemand, the new episodes are posted the day after they air, so you can watch on Friday night at 8. I hope you watch and enjoy!!

Peabody

Sanborn

Check out our new murals, at Peabody and Sanborn, based on Emerson's quote,
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
The murals were created by 7th and 8th grade students in the mural making elective classes.

To see more fabulous work by CMS artists, check out the new Art Blog: http://cmsartists.blogspot.com/

The TV Theme Medley

TV THEME MEDLEY

Check this out--his name is Fredrik Larsson (yes, it's the same guy playing both the keyboard and the guitar) and he combined 32 well-known TV theme songs like the Office, Friends, and Family Guy to create an entertaining and funky medley.

3-Year-Old Super Photographer

Ruby Ellenby of San Francisco is a precocious photographer with her first exhibition at Moshi Moshi restaurant of 22 original prints. She prefers taking pictures with her own specialized kid's camera, a Nikon Coolpix, and her parents' iPhones.

See some of Ruby's photos and more about Ruby herself HERE.

A Truly Inspiring Poem by Andrew V., Tommy S., and Jack B.

"American Dream"

I'm livin' the American Dream

For my new life I don't gotta redeem

My old life stunk

It was like a big bad scheme

As I was staring into the steam

I saw the never-ending American Dream

Thank you Jack, Tommy, and Andrew for providing us with this expressively evocative example of the immigrant standpoint, as it is such a prevalent part of our local, national, and worldwide culture today. We appreciate your awareness and appreciation.