My Experience of Moving to Michigan
My eyes widened, my mouth dropped, then my eyelashes began to drown-I had a gloomy expression. The most unexpected thing happen... I was moving.
I didn't think this was the greatest idea at the moment but I knew I had to do it for my mom. Saying goodbye to my family in Tampa was rough. On the road trip to Michigan I could see the flashback replaying of me leaving . The clear teardrop falling from my face, I quickly wiped it off and calmed myself down.
I really didn't know what to assume going to a new school, especially not having my cousins with me there. Will anyone like me? Was I going to get bullied? All these questions drifted through my brain. On the second day of school everyone was already settled in but me, it was kind of frightening. Going to all my classes I always had a problem getting into my locker. I had to keep asking my teachers to unlock it before i was late to class. I guess coming from 5th grade it’s hard at first but I will get better......hopefully. During the middle of the school year I met some friendly people who were so charming and sweet, I’m glad they were my friends.
The largest experience to coming to Michigan came November 28, 2012 and I noticed something different, something unusual falling from the sky. Let’s go back to that day... I was getting off the bus with my dark blue backpack, my flute case in my right hand and I was wearing my leather jacket that has thick black cotton on the sleeves. Swinging my left arm up I spotted something white in the corner of my eye. Looking closely up at my arm I saw a detailed white speck, with lines crossing in every direction. It was the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever seen and it was called snow.
Living in Florida you don't see things like that....EVER, so it did shock me a little. Arriving in my 6th grade hall, I was so overwrought. Jumping up and down like a chihuahua. I noticed my friends weren’t as excited as I was- I asked why they weren’t as happy as me, and they said because they see it all the time......should've known. They’ve lived here longer then me duhh.
Now, to the present time, It’s Monday April 15th 2013, the last marking period of the year where now I have made some cool friends and some nice teachers. I learned ONE thing about moving to Michigan... I HATE THE SNOW!!!! Moving to another state where there is a different climate and new people, is really just something you need to get used to-like for me it’s getting use to the snow.
So if you're in a situation where you know you're gonna be moving, never be afraid always remember that change is a good thing. Also, that everything happens for a reason. So instead of knowing people from one state why not know people from all around the world.
Trinitee T. Grade 6
I didn't think this was the greatest idea at the moment but I knew I had to do it for my mom. Saying goodbye to my family in Tampa was rough. On the road trip to Michigan I could see the flashback replaying of me leaving . The clear teardrop falling from my face, I quickly wiped it off and calmed myself down.
I really didn't know what to assume going to a new school, especially not having my cousins with me there. Will anyone like me? Was I going to get bullied? All these questions drifted through my brain. On the second day of school everyone was already settled in but me, it was kind of frightening. Going to all my classes I always had a problem getting into my locker. I had to keep asking my teachers to unlock it before i was late to class. I guess coming from 5th grade it’s hard at first but I will get better......hopefully. During the middle of the school year I met some friendly people who were so charming and sweet, I’m glad they were my friends.
The largest experience to coming to Michigan came November 28, 2012 and I noticed something different, something unusual falling from the sky. Let’s go back to that day... I was getting off the bus with my dark blue backpack, my flute case in my right hand and I was wearing my leather jacket that has thick black cotton on the sleeves. Swinging my left arm up I spotted something white in the corner of my eye. Looking closely up at my arm I saw a detailed white speck, with lines crossing in every direction. It was the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever seen and it was called snow.
Living in Florida you don't see things like that....EVER, so it did shock me a little. Arriving in my 6th grade hall, I was so overwrought. Jumping up and down like a chihuahua. I noticed my friends weren’t as excited as I was- I asked why they weren’t as happy as me, and they said because they see it all the time......should've known. They’ve lived here longer then me duhh.
Now, to the present time, It’s Monday April 15th 2013, the last marking period of the year where now I have made some cool friends and some nice teachers. I learned ONE thing about moving to Michigan... I HATE THE SNOW!!!! Moving to another state where there is a different climate and new people, is really just something you need to get used to-like for me it’s getting use to the snow.
So if you're in a situation where you know you're gonna be moving, never be afraid always remember that change is a good thing. Also, that everything happens for a reason. So instead of knowing people from one state why not know people from all around the world.
Trinitee T. Grade 6
The Day Mr. Cassel Saved My Life
I graduated Carman-Ainsworth High School in 2007, and it is so great to be back in the district as a substitute teacher. One particular teacher, here at CAMS, potentially saved my life. Back when I went to Dye Elementary, 5th graders had the opportunity to go to camp Hartley every year. I won’t pretend to remember many details about it. I remember there was a man that made candles who claimed to be over 100 years old. I remember some sports obstacle course we had to do, and I remember climbing over a 10-foot wall with a rope.
I was so afraid to accomplish this. I didn’t even think I was strong enough to do it, but everyone else before me managed to climb up the wall holding on to that rope, so I had to give it my best. I have no idea how I did it, but I was successful. I made it to the top, and I was so proud of myself to accomplish that task. I went to swing my legs over the top of the ten foot wall to climb back down. Instead of making my way safely down the wall, I fell off.
While I most likely could have fractured or broken a bone or two, I’m sure that falling off that 10 foot wall in the winter time could have meant death. Fortunately for me, I wasn’t injured at all, because Mr. Cassel, the 6th grade science teacher for the East House, formerly a 5th grade teacher at Dye Elementary, was there ......and caught me in his arms. Whenever I think about who my heroes were growing up, Mr. Cassel always comes to my mind, for potentially saving my life!!! Thank you Mr. Cassel for always giving your all for your students!!!
Miss Sohlden, Miss “S” CAMS Substitute Teacher
I was so afraid to accomplish this. I didn’t even think I was strong enough to do it, but everyone else before me managed to climb up the wall holding on to that rope, so I had to give it my best. I have no idea how I did it, but I was successful. I made it to the top, and I was so proud of myself to accomplish that task. I went to swing my legs over the top of the ten foot wall to climb back down. Instead of making my way safely down the wall, I fell off.
While I most likely could have fractured or broken a bone or two, I’m sure that falling off that 10 foot wall in the winter time could have meant death. Fortunately for me, I wasn’t injured at all, because Mr. Cassel, the 6th grade science teacher for the East House, formerly a 5th grade teacher at Dye Elementary, was there ......and caught me in his arms. Whenever I think about who my heroes were growing up, Mr. Cassel always comes to my mind, for potentially saving my life!!! Thank you Mr. Cassel for always giving your all for your students!!!
Miss Sohlden, Miss “S” CAMS Substitute Teacher