1.  Get your work published in the holiday issue of THE COEBOURN TIMES!

2. 3rd-5th Grade AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST! Title:  "How Can You be a Beacon of Light for a Veteran?"

3. Write a poem and submit it to be published in a real book!  Use this resource to help you:  Click here for POETRY MACHINE

Don’t eat too much candy, or you might get a belly ache! But make sure to still have fun with your friends. Make sure you get candy, but also make sure you don’t eat it all in one night, or else your belly will ache. You don’t want a belly ache—you want to have fun and go trick-or-treating!

Halloween is a fun time to go trick-or-treating. You might go out with your friends, or you might even go to a place you’ve never been before. You probably talk about witches, goblins, werewolves, and Dracula. I love telling scary stories, too!

So have fun, get lots of candy, and enjoy Halloween!

Roblox is a game for any age. It has survival games, action games, mystery games, and anything you could imagine. You can make new friends and learn new things. Roblox was a game that became very popular in 2016. After that, Roblox became even more popular, and lots of people started playing it. I love playing Roblox with my friends and family. I even beg my mom to play Roblox, and I think you should, too. 

You can help our planet in many simple ways! Start by picking up trash and putting it in the right trash can. You can also recycle paper, plastic, and cans by putting them in the correct recycling bins. When you brush your teeth, make sure to turn the faucet off so we can save water. You can also turn off the lights when you leave a room to save electricity. Every little thing you do can make a big difference. If we all work together, we can help keep our planet clean, safe, and healthy! 

It's so important to stay safe online, especially when you're playing games like Roblox. If you tell someone you don’t know where you're going—like saying you're headed to Disney World—they might try to find you. Imagine you're there without your parents and run into that same person. If they ask you to go with them, it could become really dangerous. Always stay safe, don’t trust strangers, and never share  personal information with people you don’t know, even in games. 

I’ve been into LEGOs for many years. I love creating things, and maybe you do, too! If you have LEGOs at home and have nothing to do, I’ve got something just for you. I have a LEGO challenge for you!

Since it’s the spooky season, I dare you to make a haunted house! Now, if you are reading this, you don’t have to do it. It’s just a fun little activity for you.

If you don’t like the haunted house idea, make a pumpkin! Little or big, it doesn’t matter at all. Give it a face or a grin, or add all of this in!

Your haunted house could have a tree or maybe a hidden key! Or make both, because it’s all fun. Or you can make absolutely none!

When you’re done, you can add things or delete things. But the best thing is to DESTROY!!!!!!! But… if you destroy it, you need to build it again—or not!

Just so you know (you should know this), destroying it can result in a big mess of LEGOs, depending on the size.

And most of all…

DON’T STEP ON THE LEGOS!

My family is from Albania. It is a beautiful country with lots of beaches. I have been to my grandparents’ house there, and my cousin is from Albania, too. I want to share some things about my culture with you!

The Albanian flag is red with a black, two-headed eagle on it. My favorite Albanian food is Albanian pie. I like cheese pie, but you can also eat meat pie. People in Albania are very friendly.

If you want to ask someone “How are you?” in Albanian, you can say, “Si je?” If you are good, you can say, “Mirë!” I hope you learned something about my Albanian culture!

Chile is a country full of culture and traditions, like for example staying up ‘till midnight to search for Santa and then opening presents at 12:00 in the morning. Also not mixing classes every year. In some schools the young grades don’t eat lunch because they leave school at 1:00 in the afternoon and in those schools there are no cafeterias! 

Here are some creative costumes you can wear, like a ladybug costume, a cardboard outfit, or a dry-erase board outfit. There are many outfits to pick from, so you can choose whatever you like!

Some people scare kids on Halloween, but that can make it more exciting! Many kids go trick-or-treating with their friends or their family. Halloween is a fun time to dress up, get candy, and spend time with people you like!

Thanksgiving is a time when you say a big thank you for what people have done for you. It’s not just about eating; it is also about thanking people and showing them love. Although it is fun to celebrate, I also like to remember what I am thankful for.

One of the traditions I have is going to my aunt’s house. My cousins and I like to watch the parade on TV. We eat yummy meals, play games, and have fun together. That is how I have a good Thanksgiving! I hope you have a great Thanksgiving, too!

Thanksgiving is the best! You get to eat a big meal and get ready for the fun to begin. Let’s help these people and set the table!

First, we need to get a tablecloth. Then we need a picture that says “Thanksgiving.” When we are done getting the food and everything else ready, we can celebrate! We can eat, have fun, and maybe even go to the movies.

When you are at the dinner table, instead of going on your phone or iPad, you can talk to your family. Thanksgiving is a great time to spend time together, eat good food, and have fun. I hope you have a fun Thanksgiving!

I have two dogs named Cooper and Hawk. They love to play in the fall! They love pumpkin treats, and they like to play in the leaves. Maybe other dogs would like them, too!

Dogs need walks, and it is fun to walk them, especially in the fall when all the leaves are around. Walking is good exercise for me and my dogs.

Cooper is brown and tan, and he is a Rottweiler. He is a big dog. Hawk is black, and he is a mix. I love my dogs, and fall is a fun time to spend with them!

Fall is fun, so get your coats and get in the car! Go to Linvilla and get a candy apple. Then go on the witches’ hayride and get your cookies. After you get off the hayride, get back in your car, buckle up, and go to the Halloween scary drive-through!

There are so many scary people there, so if you like scary things, keep your eyes open! If you get scared, close your eyes and don’t jump across the car like I did!

One more tradition is to stay up late and go trick-or-treating with your friends. Get a lot of candy, but don’t eat it all in one day!

Movies are great! There are thrillers, horror movies, adventure movies, funny movies, and lots of other kinds. There are so many different movies in this world! There are also even more streaming services that cost a ton of money.

But in the end, movies are great because they can be comforting on cold nights or nice to watch in the afternoon. Literally, whenever you want to watch a movie, you can!

Leaves change to red-orange

They fall on me as I sit under the tree

I jump on the leaves

They fly up around me

Orange

Red

Pink

Yellow 

Brown

I love the leaves

Once every year on a spooky night

All the kids dress up to give a fright

The kids get lots of candy, millions sometimes more

While parents go to bed and almost start to snore

Some kids are witches, zombies, or clowns

While the adults watch them run around the town

But when it’s all over and late at night

All the kids get tucked in tight

Yes, a great night for all 

Halloween is such a ball

“Alright, class, remember the annual school fair is tomorrow. Don’t forget to wear your costumes!” said Mrs. Honey.

“DING!” went the bell.

“Finally, it’s the weekend,” Hannah thought to herself. Hannah had been waiting for the fair for months. It was her favorite school activity because she absolutely loved Halloween.

She had just arrived home. She had planned to be a fairy.

“MOM!” she shouted.

“What, Hannah?” her mom yelled from the bottom of the stairs.

“We NEED to get my costume and fairy wings!” Hannah demanded.

“Okay, come on, sweetie,” her mom said.

It was the morning of October 30th, the day before Halloween. Lily woke up to complete silence. All she could hear was the light rain and the hard wind outside. This was very unusual because she normally woke up to her baby brother crying, her dog barking, and the TV blasting through the house.

On Halloween night, three friends named Sundae, Valerie, and Thalia were getting ready at Sundae’s house. They were excited to go trick-or-treating together.

“OMG!” Vivian screeched.

One nice, breezy Halloween night, everyone was out having fun trick-or-treating. BUT ONE LITTLE GIRL SAW A SCARY HALLOWEEN COSTUME! She was so afraid that she ran to her Mummy.

It was Lily's first winter, and she was so excited!

The book Pug Goes to Hollywood is written and illustrated by Kyla May. This book is the 15th book in the series. The characters in the story are Bub, Bella, Pebbles, Luna, Jack, and Missy. Bub is a dog, and Bella is Bub’s owner. Jack and Luna are Bella’s neighbors. Bub and Bella went to Hollywood because they got a golden ticket to go there. They are staying at Missy and Pebbles’ house during their visit. While they were in Hollywood, they got to go to a red carpet event. It was a very exciting adventure! 

The Baby-Sitters Club Little Sister: Karen’s Birthday is written by Ann M. Martin. It is about a girl named Karen and her birthday. All she really wanted was for her two families to be together. Karen sometimes acted greedy because she wanted things to go her way. She and her friends also went to the circus with her dad. This book is about family, friendship, and what makes a birthday special.

There are a couple of ways to make pumpkin seeds. I am going to show you the easiest way to cook them.

First, go to the market and buy a pumpkin. Next, carve the pumpkin, take out all the seeds, and put them in a container. Then, bake them in the oven at 300°F for 30 to 45 minutes.

Another way to make pumpkin seeds is to bake them at 300°F for 15 to 25 minutes, then lower the temperature to 275°F and bake them for another 45 minutes.

Now you know two ways to make a tasty Halloween snack for you and your family!

The Eagles are back in action for the 2026–27 NFL season! The Eagles are in the NFC East with the Commanders, Cowboys, and Giants. Last year, the Eagles went 11–6 and won the division. Two years ago, they went to the Super Bowl and won it! Now they are back for another season, and I can’t wait to see what they do this year! 

The Eagles are doing pretty good so far! Let’s talk about the past three games they played. The first game was against Washington. I would say it was a pretty easy game for us. The score was 24–22, and we won! It was a close game, but we came out on top.

The next game was against the Titans. That was a very tight game, and we won 24–20. We were down with about a minute left when we scored the game-winning touchdown! That was a really fun game to watch.

Then came the third game against the Bears. We lost 27–7. Some news channels said we would easily beat them, but since they were the cover team for Madden 27, I had a feeling we would lose. Their quarterback wasn’t even playing because he got injured in their last game, and they still won! I think that’s one reason the news channels thought we could beat them.

Well, that wraps up our Eagles update so far. Let’s hope for another Super Bowl win! E-A-G-L-E-S!

Fall ball is basically like spring baseball, but it happens in the fall. It is like a training season to help players get ready for the spring baseball season. Fall ball starts in September and ends in October. During fall ball, you can learn new skills and get better at baseball. It is also a chance for people who did not sign up for spring baseball to play.

Since I am in the Majors, I get to learn more advanced skills. The Majors are similar to the Minors, but some things are different. For example, the bases are farther apart, and the pitcher’s mound is farther away. Fall ball is a great way to practice, improve, and get ready for the next baseball season!

I believe the Philadelphia 76ers will have a great season! Did you know that LeBron James is playing with the 76ers? I haven't seen them play yet, but I have heard they are doing well. Joel Embiid is another important player on the team. I hope he has an injury-free season. Maybe the 76ers will get lucky and win lots of games this year. I am excited to see how they do. Go, Sixers! 

Wrestling is for girls and boys, so anyone can join! Wrestling is mostly about different techniques you can use. You wrestle someone close to your weight so it is fair. If you think you are good enough for real competition, you can go to tournaments and win trophies. Girls can wrestle in a girls bracket, where you only wrestle girls, or a regular bracket. I once wrestled in both and got two trophies!

Wrestling can also help you let out your anger by pushing yourself and getting better. You can wrestle for a school or community team. At tournaments, you can have more than one match. One time, I had eight matches! That’s why you should try wrestling.

Cheer is a team sport. Cheer can bring happiness, excitement, and sometimes frustration. 

Softball is like baseball for girls. You can hit, play catcher, pitch, or play in the infield or outfield. You sit and cheer for your teammates when they are hitting. You can catch a fly ball to get an out, too. You try to get a lot of wins so you can go to the playoffs. You will face some of the best teams, so you have to try your best. You also need to support and comfort your teammates if they get hurt. Softball is about playing hard and being a good teammate! So when you go to a practice you have to listen to the coach. 

I think figure skating is a sport, but you may not. I’m Caitrin Marley, and I love figure skating! There are three main parts of figure skating: jumps, spins, and crossovers. My favorite jump is the axel, my favorite spin is the camel spin, and my favorite crossover is a backward crossover.

I started figure skating when I was only 5 years old. At first, I was terrified to get on the ice, but my friend Angielenna, or Angie, helped me start skating. She taught me my first trick, a one-foot glide. Now I have taught myself many other tricks, and I can even do a waltz jump!

Figure skating takes a lot of balance because the second you get off balance, you can fall. I hope you learned a lot about figure skating and might want to try it someday. Just remember: YOU GOT IT!

Dance is a sport but some people say it is not. I don’t think that because I have been doing dance since I was 3 years old. My name is Ainsley Bilski and I go to Janice's danceworks. The teachers that have dance at my studio but some of them didn’t dance there. I know one dance teacher who dances there. Her name is Ms. Kristen.  What happens at dance? Your choreographer teaches you your dance. You start in the summer to learn the dances and you end with nationals in the summer. Some studios start in February for competitions but some studios start in January. My studio starts in January. If you do dance,  good luck at the competitions! 

Hello! I am going to teach you the basics of the trumpet. First, you need a trumpet. Then, take out the mouthpiece. Next, put your lips together and tuck in the corners of your mouth. Put the mouthpiece on your lips and make an “M” shape with your lips. Then, blow until your lips buzz! After you can make a buzzing sound with the mouthpiece, attach it to the trumpet.

You also need valve oil to help the valves move smoothly. Once your valves are oiled, you can start using them. Now, you are ready to start playing the trumpet! Have fun making music!

Hello there, readers. My name is Chase and in the band I play the saxophone! If you want to play the saxophone, you have to learn how to make a sound first. To make a sound, put your bottom lip over your bottom teeth. Keep your top teeth normal on the mouthpiece. Then blow into it. It might sound like a train horn at first! Once you can make a sound, you can start learning how to play songs and use the keys. The saxophone can be tricky at first, but with practice, you can get better and better! To play the saxophone you have to use your neck strap. The neck strap is a thing that you put on your neck and you clip the neck strap on the hook on the saxophone. It helps support the saxophone while you play. Now you are ready to make some music! 

A funny thing that happened to me was when I was in Pre-K. There were parents all around, and my class was doing push-ups. I didn’t know how to do a push-up at the time, so I tried anyway. Then I fell right on my face!

I went SPLAT right on the ground!

Everyone was probably watching, which made it even funnier. I may not have known how to do a push-up back then, but at least I gave everyone a funny memory!