Kid Scoop: Chinese New Year
These stories were submitted to the Junior Dispatch by Kid Scoop, a Newspapers in Education program at the York Newspaper Co.
Topic: Fortune Cookie
You are very wise. You may see your answer is right in front of you. In your past you were weak. In your future you are strong. Never give up. You will accomplish whatever you face. — Megan Knight, Grade 6, E.H. Markle Intermediate, Mrs. Myers
If I were to write a fortune, it would be “Help, I’m trapped in a Chinese restaurant!” — Patrick McCullough, Grade 4, Fishing Creek Elementary, Mr. Richcrick
You can’t choose how you will die, but you can choose how you will live. — Monique DeLee, Grade 6, E.H. Markle Intermediate, Mrs. Myers
This year, the Chinese New Year marked the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. (PAOLO CAMERA)
You will find your love tonight at 8:00. — Trevor Henderson, Grade 4, Fishing Creek Elementary, Mr. Richcrick
Sometimes the easy decision is the wrong decision. — JoAnne Grosskopf, Grade 6, E.H. Markle Intermediate, Mrs. Myers
The fortune would say “Never give up on your hopes and dreams.” — Madison Dicely, Grade 4, Fishing Creek Elementary, Mr. Richcrick
Your ear is burning! Someone must be thinking about you. They will soon surprise you. Oh, and your lucky numbers are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, …etc.! You’re a lucky person! — Sarah Cooper, Grade 6, E.H. Markle Intermediate, Mrs. Myers
My fortune cookie would say “If you eat vegetables, you’ll die.” — Caylynn Beinhower, Grade 4, Fishing Creek Elementary, Mr. Richcrick
You will have peace when you are joyful and not so selfish. — Judith Sanchez-Rojo, Grade 6, E.H. Markle Intermediate, Mrs. Myers
If you and someone in your family are mean to each other, change your personalities.– Faith Malley, Grade 4, Fishing Creek Elementary, Mr. Richcrick
Today may be the best day in the world, but only YOU can make it the best. — Macey Bahlow, Grade 6, E.H. Markle Intermediate, Mrs. Myers
When you grow up, you will have a spouse and 3 children. — Ricky Dumais, Grade 4, Fishing Creek Elementary, Mr. Richcrick
Follow your dreams and never give up! — Olivia Hanlon, Grade 6, E.H. Markle Intermediate, Mrs. Myers
Your identity will be discovered in a bowl of cookies. — Aaliyah Ansari, Grade 4, Fishing Creek Elementary, Mr. Richcrick
A man who is late on his air conditioner payment loses his cool. — Braden Dunn, Grade 6, E.H. Markle Intermediate, Mrs. Myers
If I were in charge of writing the fortunes in fortune cookies, one of the fortunes would be “Winning is a good thing, but don’t over do it.” — Jillian Daggs, Grade 4, Fishing Creek Elementary, Mr. Richcrick
Your smile may shine like the sun, but your personality shines better. — Danielle Amoriell, Grade 6, E.H. Markle Intermediate, Mrs. Myers
You are a nice friend. — Cayden Healy, Grade 4, Fishing Creek Elementary, Mr. Richcrick
You’re destined for greatness. It’s up to you to make your fortune come true. — Bri Perez, Grade 6, E.H. Markle Intermediate, Mrs. Myers
If you follow your spirit, you can have fun throughout your life. — Jordyn Altland, Grade 6, E.H. Markle Intermediate, Mrs. Myers
Your heart is a place to draw true happiness. — Maddie Krammer, Grade 6, E.H. Markle Intermediate, Mrs. Myers
