Drew is in first grade and this year she entered the Reflections Contest at her elementary school. She submitted a short story in the area of Literature titled:
"HOW PUMPKINS GROW"
Pumpkins are orange.
Thay have seeds and thay have stems.
Thay grow on the ground with water and dirt.
Thay start out green and in the fall thay turn orange.
Thay are fun to carve.
My favrit treat is pumpkin spics cake.
The end
Drew was chosen as a winner on November 24, 2008. She was so excited to hear that she was a winner. Drew kept saying "I can't believe I won...Mom"! She was honored with a Medal in Literature and a composition notebook with pencils to continue her, "Composition Writing". Drew will now compete at the next level on January 8th, 2009. We are so proud of her and wish her luck in the next round"
