INTERVIEW A FAMILY
MEMBER – MY DAD
by Rebecca S.

1. What is your name?
Michael Scott Shrader
2. Where were you born?
Wayne, Nebraska
3. Do you have any brothers
or sisters?
Yes, two brothers.
4. What are their names?
Brad and Trevor
5. What languages do you speak?
just English
6. What is your job?
Architect
7. What is your favorite animal?
dolphin
8. What is your favorite movie?
Top Gun
9. What is your favorite food?
chicken Makhani
10. What is your favorite color?
Red
11. What are your hobbies?
playing with my kids, golf,
and hockey

A Crazy Vacation
by Bianca C.

When I was in Myrtle Beach my sister Nat broke her leg. When I was in the pool my mom came rushing to tell Michella, Annie, and me that Nat broke her leg.

When I went in the ocean I got lots of salt water in my mouth. It tasted horrible. I saw a lot of people at the beach.

We went to the aquarium. I saw a hammer-head shark go over my head.

SPONGE BOB TRIVIA ANSWERS
1. Square
2. Squirrel
3. Patrick
4. Krusy Krab
5. Money
6. Larry
7. She needs air

AN INTERVIEW WITH
MY BROTHER
by John M.

I interviewed my brother because he is important to me.

a. What is your name? A: Michael
b. How old are you? A: 3 _
c. What is your favorite sport? A: hockey
d. Do you go to school? A: Yes, I go to pre-school.
e. What is your favorite color? A: green
f. What are your favorite hobbies? A: playing games, playing in the snow,
g. If you had one wish, what and going swimming with my family
would it be? A: Sometimes I wish my brother could
stay home from school and play with me.

MATT’S SCIENCE AND
FUN TRIVIA
by Matt B.

1. What is the largest muscle in your body?
a. your toe
b. your buns
c. your stomach
2. When do camels spit?
a. when they’re mad
b. to help digest their food
3. Why do you get dizzy when you spin around?
a. because the earth is spinning
b. because there is not enough blood getting to your brain
4. Which one of these plants eats meat?
a. a coral reef
b. poison ivy
c. a venus flytrap
5. What will happen if you smelled a bottle of vinegar?
a. your toes will curl
b. your mouth will fill with saliva
c. your eyes will water
6. Why do flamingos stand on one leg?
a. to catch their food
b. for exercise
c. to stay warm
7. What was Play-Doh originally used for?
a. wallpaper cleaner
b. building skyscrapers
c. filling cavities
Answers: (1-B, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C, 5-B, 6-C, 7-A)

AN INTERVIEW WITH
MRS. TURNER
by Lauren S. and
Jack K.

1. How long have you been a principal at Benson?
6 years
2. How did you become a principal of a school?
College degree
3. Were you a teacher before being a principal? If yes, what grade did you teach?
Yes, I taught first grade in Rosemont.
4. What is the most difficult part of being a principal?
Every day is!
5. What is the easiest part of being a principal?
Working with the students?
6. When there is no school, is there something you like to do?
I enjoy spending time with my family and shopping.
7. What is your favorite food? Lobster!
8. What is your favorite holiday and why?
I love Christmas because of turkey.
9. What is your favorite color? Benson Blue
10.What is your favorite T.V. show to watch? E.R.
11.What is your favorite restaurant? Shaw’s Crab House
12.What is your middle name? Marie
13. What is your favorite movie? The Wizard of Oz

BOY SCOUT FUN!
by Scott J.
and Danny S.


We would like to share the results of the Pinewood Derby with you!
Scott came in Second Place for “Best Looking” car. Danny came in first place for “Racing for the Pack.” There were a lot of little cars. Our cars looked the best! They both went very, very, very, very fast!

Pennies for Patients Grand Total 2003:

$2,329.12
Many thanks to the students and families who donated funds, the families who helped with collection, and the many local businesses who participated.
CHANGE IS GOOD!