by Ariana Purcell |
This is the last month we have off from school so I like to make the best of it and hang out with my family. I like taking walks, having picnics and going to the fish hatchery.
It feels good to breathe the fresh air, bask in the sun, tease and hug my [...]

by Ariana Purcell |
As you know, it is July and a special holiday is coming up: the Fourth of July! I love this holiday because I get to see beautiful fireworks and spend time with my family. What do you do on the Fourth of July?
A few weeks before the Fourth of July, I fly [...]

by Ariana Purcell, 12 years old |
As you probably know, but I’ll say it anyway, Father’s Day is just around the corner. It is a special day for dads, all across our country. A day for you to celebrate how great your dad is and to be grateful for all of the things he does [...]

by Ariana Purcell, 12 years old |
Everybody knows that Mother’s Day is coming up soon! On this day you give thanks to your mom for everything she does. My advice to you is to help out around the house, or if you have siblings babysit for an hour or two.
What I did for my mom [...]

by Ariana Purcell, 12 years old |
Earth day is coming soon, April 22nd! I love Earth day because it’s a day when you can think about all of the things the Earth does for us. This month in school we will talk about it in class and do a few earth friendly projects. I know [...]

by Ariana Purcell, 12 years old |
March is the beginning of spring! I love this month because if you are into sports, you usually get to practice outside! I am on the basketball team for my school and we will go outside to play and practice for games very soon. If you aren’t in any [...]

by Ariana Purcell, 12 years old |
As you know, February is the month of love. So, I would like to say what love means to me. It means that you care for someone. During this month, I like to list all the things that I love! Well, number one is of course my family, because [...]

by Ariana Purcell, 12 years old |
I started flying alone on airplanes when I was nine years old. The last flight I took, I got to fly first class. It was so awesome! First, they give you nuts in a little jar, with your choice of a drink (I got a Sprite). Then, a movie [...]

by Ariana Purcell, 11 years old |
Jingle Bells, jingle bells…as you know, the holidays are here and I am so excited! Family, friends and food! Of course, presents are great too! Here are some ideas on how to ask someone what they want without letting them know.

Look at a magazine or catalog and point to [...]

by Ariana Purcell, 11 years old |
“I am only one; but I am still one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do!” —Helen Keller
I love that saying, even if you recycle and your friends don’t, you are still doing something, and the [...]

by Ariana Purcell, 11 years old |
Halloween Is Coming Soon!
As a big candy holiday we need to think of ways to stay healthy. Instead of buying candy, you could get single packets of gold fish or fruit snacks or Halloween pencils or glow in the dark neon necklaces. Another fun snack for Halloween is a [...]

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) evaluated surveys completed by food service directors from 20 school districts in the United States. Many are among the 100-largest districts. School districts from all regions of the country participated: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West.
PCRM relied on school districts to accurately complete the survey and provide valid [...]