Hi, I’m Carissa and I started the year in 2nd grade. I used to go to Watsontown Elementary but now I go to Spirit Elementary. When Dad and Mom told me about moving to Florida I wasn’t sure what to think; I kept thinking about my friends. I miss my cousins and my friends in Pennsylvania. I’m in 3rd grade now and I’m finding it harder this year. In school I try to do my best but all the homework and stuff tires me out. This year I got several certificates for excellent work and good grades. I’m above average in some of my subjects. At my new school I’m enjoying learning to play the recorder. When we first moved here I kept thinking about and comparing Pennsylvania to Florida. I still miss Pennsylvania but I’m making friends and learning to like it here in Florida. My favorite Christmas present was a set of two cute nintendog puppies – Teresa and Brownie.
by Dean Hess