2014-07-07 Minor Heat

【Aiden in English】

        The 2014 World Cup is entering the final stages, and the world is on the edge of its seats. Back at Lansdale Catholic HS, another soccer showdown is beginning…

        Today was the first day of Soccer Camp. Surprisingly, I would have to say that I was prob

2014-07-05

【Aiden in English】

        In the USA, the 4^th of July is probably the most celebrated holiday every year, whether it's going to the beach, staying at Grandma's house, or watching fireworks locally. Dad and I traditionally celebrated the Day of Independence with a spectacular show of fireworks. Unfortunat

2014-07-04 Independence Day

【Aiden in English】

        When people think of parties, they think of delicious food, incredible drinks, colorful Piñata, and outdoor games. Only the first few items on the list were applied at today's party. The adults were having a long conversation (boring) and drinking beers and win

2014-07-03

【Aiden in English】

        To me, Sports Summer Camp is supposed to be all about fun. No talent or skill, just fun. However, it's not so much fun when kids get hurt if you ignore basic techniques. That's at today's 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th-grade soccer.

       &nbs

2014-07-02

【Aiden in English】

        Today, we did what everyone at Basketball Camp was waiting for. We had a 90-minute 5-on-5 game with subs.

        To put it simply, it was a chaotic scene. Fouls were called every few minutes, primarily for half-court violations, as the younger kids wer

2014-07-01

【Aiden in English】

        The U.S. soccer team has never qualified for the World Cup. This year, a miracle happened in Brazil. The USA advanced to the Round of 16 unexpectedly after passing the qualification rounds.

        As fortunate as the USA is, its fortune couldn't last forever. Thi

2014-06-30

【Aiden in English】

        Today, I feel as if I finally accomplished something in the world of Pokémon, catching three Eevees and two Zoroarks and beating the champion for the 5th straight time. It was amazing that my money piled up sky-high after defeating about 50 trainers.

        Everyone

2014-06-29

【Aiden in English】

       Mom has recently switched her job from Merck to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), both of which are in the research and development divisions of top-notch pharmaceutical companies. Today, she took my little sis and me to have a peek inside the building.

        At first, the building

2014-06-27

【Aiden in English】

        The new generation of kids is born with something horrible: video games. So bad that kids at camp even carry phones and game consoles around. What happens if I see them play games? I follow and watch them as they have fun. That becomes a massive problem in the 21^st century. Young people

2014-06-26

【Aiden in English】

        Mexican food is known worldwide. Many places have Mexican restaurants; one of the best is Chili's Grill & Bar. Chili's is a formal dining with a variety of Mexican selections. Tonight, Mom, my little sister, and I must say, it has been a long time since we've eaten real Mexic

2014-06-25

【Aiden in English】

        The FIFA World Cup 2014 is in season. Because soccer and football are so popular globally, we played a game of them at the summer camp.

        But we tweaked a few things. The game we played was called Handball. It was soccer with your hands, and you p

2014-06-24

【Aiden in English】

        What better way to celebrate summer than to chill in a pool? That is precisely what the summer camp of the YMCA planned for us on this hot day.

        It turned out to be the most brilliant plan ever, because today was incredibly hot. The water was cold, perfect for the c

2014-06-23

【Aiden in English】

        The first day of summer camp is always challenging because there are so many things you don't know. The kids and counselors are different. The camp near the YMCA is different. The Sports Combo program is different. Everything is different. And on this very day, I adopted that difference.

2014-06-22

【Aiden in English】

        Pizza is the most famous and popular food in the USA. It is so delicious and cheap that a slice of bread with tomato sauce and cheese makes a gentleman like me go nuts, and I could eat pizza all day. I experienced it at California Pizza Kitchen in Plymouth Meeting Mall today. Their simple pi

2014-06-21 夏至

【Aiden in English】

        I was sick and tired of Ocean City, MD, and so was Dad. That's when Dad had a brilliant idea to visit Baltimore and its aquarium, the largest in the nation. I agreed at once, and we bolted for the car.

        There was so much for a brilliant idea. The price

2014-06-20

【Aiden in English】

        The Ocean City of Maryland was starting to disappoint me. There was a boardwalk with no entertainment on the beach. The attractions, including the eateries, were only seen in town, and everything was costly. For example, a diner at the Embers Restaurant would be worth $35 for an all-you-can-

2014-06-19

【Aiden in English】

        Now, since schools are out, it's time to relax. When you think of relaxing, you think of a beach. What beach is better than Ocean City, MD? It was precisely why Dad and I were going on a 3-day trip to the east coast of Maryland.

        My first impression of the beach

2014-06-18

【Aiden in English】

        I have a broken heart to say my goodbyes to the 5^th grade. It was one of my best years ever, and Mr. Holloran, my fantastic teacher, was truly exceptional, always encouraging us to do our best. But most of all, the 5^th grade was the most awesome in developing a better sense of resp

2014-06-16

【Aiden in English】

        It's sad to have a family member experience a surgery ordeal. The treatment is painful, and so is the recovery. That's why I go to the rehabilitation center where Grandma stays to cheer her on to full recovery.

        The arthroplasty was performed on Grandma'

2014-06-15 父亲节

【Aiden in English】

        The Pocono Mountains are a nationally famous attraction. When you think about them, the first thing that comes to mind is lush, green forests and deep, majestic valleys. You probably would never have considered the peaceful and quiet town at the foot of the mountains a gateway to

2014-06-08

【Aiden in English】

        The wilderness is truly a wild place. Unlike me, who is told or commanded what to do at home, nothing is contained, and things go as they please. Dad took me to experience it by going to Hickory Run State Park in PA on Sunday, a week before Father's Day.

      &nb

2014-06-07

【Aiden in English】

        The teams in the Spring Soccer season are too unbalanced. You have the not-so-goods against the amazing. My team of Green Grass would qualify for the not-so-goods, and the black team of Night Hawks would fall into the amazing. But after today's game, I'm having second thoughts about

2014-06-02 Dragon Boat Festival

【Aiden in English】

        In the world we call home, there are many items we like but harm us, such as drugs. It is unnecessary to do things similar to drugs, and it's crucial to tell us that early in life, before it's too late. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program has

2014-06-01

【Aiden in English】

        It is time to celebrate a well-deserved party for surviving another Chinese School Year, especially on International Children's Day 2014.

        I love Szechuan cuisine, and its food is very appetizing, like Fresh All-the-Way Soup, Sliced Fish in Hot Chili Oil, B

2014-05-31

【Aiden in English】

      Carnegie Hall in NYC is among the best places to show your musical talents worldwide. The performances are held in majestic rooms, and the audience is treated to the comfiest seats. That being said, I was selected to perform the piano solo in Weill Recital Hall as a gold winner of the Gol

2014-05-29

【Aiden in English】

        Every year, an art show is held at North Penn High School. There's music, refreshments, and, you guessed it, art, which was represented from kindergarten to the 12^th grade of the North Penn School District (NPSD).

        I'm only

2014-05-26

【Aiden in English】

        Nobody in the 21^st Century knows precisely what an 18^th-century town looked like, just as an 18^th-century villager couldn't picture what a woolly mammoth would look like. Even the 18^th-century villager knew that woolly mammoths were large, and we know that people were

2014-05-25

【Aiden in English】

        America is one of the greatest countries in the world. It has one of the world's most civilized cultures and advanced technologies. It's hard to believe it started as a small village in the middle of a small forest in present-day Virginia.

        In the early 17^th

2014-05-24

【Aiden in English】

        Thomas Jefferson had numerous outstanding accomplishments throughout his lifetime, including commissioning the Lewis and Clark Expedition after the Louisiana Purchase, writing the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, establishing

2014-05-23

【Aiden in English】

      Public elementary schools in the US are no place to run a 200-meter dash, swim a 100-yard sprint, throw a 20-pound javelin, or participate in any Olympic events. This Friday, before Memorial Day, the Long Weekend, Montgomery ES hosted an Olympic Day to create the same excitement as the actual

2014-05-22

【Aiden in English】

        Math24 isn't a well-known game worldwide. It requires skill and speed, which I have. This is why I was one of the select competitors who represented Montgomery to participate in the Math24 Tournament among 10 elementary schools in the North Penn School District this year.

    &n

2014-05-21

【Aiden in English】 

       Ahh... There was nothing like a Spring Band Concert to kick off the holiday before Memorial weekend and summer at Montgomery ES in PA. Why is it called "Spring Concert" when it's almost June? Go figure.

        What truly made this concert stand out was

2014-05-12

【Aiden in English】

〖Preface〗 

        Glada Hurt was a boy who loved nature deeply. Unfortunately, he died in a car accident at a very young age. All his peers from the 5th grade are writing essays about environmental protection in memory of Glada Hurt.

〖Essay〗

        Earth is a be

2014-05-11

【Aiden in English】

        When I first showed Mom the card, she became speechless. I knew a card made out of construction paper couldn't be enough to repay Mom for the glorious trips around the world, the effort she put into teaching me, and the attention she put into helping me in almost everything.

2014-05-06

【Aiden in English】

        From the start, you've been there to help, teach, and love me. I'm so grateful that you have become my best friend. Therefore, on Mother's Day, I'm writing a special card with all the reasons why you are a hero in my eyes.

        The American Revolution wa

2014-05-04

【Aiden in English】

        The sport of badminton is unique and quite challenging. It tests flexibility and reflexes. Let me tell you this. I'm as flexible as a hippo and as fast as a snail. Yet I could survive until today's third round of the Guang Hua Chinese School competition in PA.

      &nb

2014-05-01

【Aiden in English】

        Out of all years, our teacher, Mr. Holloran, has worked at Montgomery ES and has never had a 5^th-grade play before. Unfortunately, the Time has finally come for the show, A Visit to Colonial America in the 17^th Century. It's in the year 2014. What a coincidence! That's

2014-04-26

【Aiden in English】

        Our season started well with a win over the Green Hawks, and the team wanted to win another game.

        But it wasn't happening. The opponent in gray gave us a run for our money in the second half. They were up by 3-2, and our offense was not fast enough to score. In

2014-04-24

【Aiden in English】

        The Spring Concert is the biggest event of the Montgomery-Bridle Path band. It's an hour (or so) long and a fabulous performance featuring the band and chorus. The beginning was intense because everyone was excited about the show.

        Our band was pretty big for tw

2014-04-22 Earth Day

【Aiden in English】

        Seventy-four years ago, Reading Olympics started with the idea of making reading fun in the school districts of Montgomery County, PA. Well, congratulations! You failed. Now, I can't read the books I like, as I have to wake up early every Tuesday and discuss them with my t

2014-04-19

【Aiden in English】

        Spring Recreation Soccer is a real bummer that Montgomery United Soccer Club organizes. It is said that there were no coaches, no scores, no refs, and even no goalies last year. Throughout the past, little attention has been paid to our complaints, and some changes have been made. And about

2014-04-18 Good Friday

【Aiden in English】

        As individuals, we are fragile. But together, we become strong. Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable. That is how the Guanghua Chinese School (GHCS) is dedicated to teaching Chinese and promoting traditional Chinese culture, as many people are reaching

2014-04-13

【儿歌执笔】

        有的时候，我禁不住询问自己﹕“长大了以后，我到底要去哪里呢﹖”想来想去，我还真想不出答案。其实这个问题很简单，我的理想就是我的家。

        等我长大以后，我想继续呆在家里，因为它始终保留着儿时的记忆和自己成长的东西，比如玩具、电子游戏、书籍和相片。每当看到这些玩艺，我就回想起过

2014-04-10

【Aiden in English】

        PSSA Writing is a 5^th-grade specialty. It's not a pleasant specialty, but it's too bad. We 5^th graders get to write a two-page essay in an hour. Not only do we get sore hands, but also tired brains. Nevertheless, we strive to do our best and aim to be number one.

  &nbs

2014-04-02

【Aiden in English】

        The PSSA Reading test for 5^th graders is probably the most challenging test at Montgomery ES. It has all the weapons to make a student feel bad. Boringness, long stories, difficult questions, and TDA (Text-Dependent Analysis). All are more wary of the PSSA Reading.

      &

2014-04-01 愚人节

【Aiden in English】

        Math, I think, is my best subject. I'm not saying I'm not good at reading or writing, but math was just my thing. Now I like math. However, when it comes to PSSA Math, no matter how much you like a subject, it isn't rescuing you from the terror, boredom, and stre

2014-03-29

【Aiden in English】

        I wasn't so excited when Dad said we were going to a Spring party because it was 100% girls. As soon as I arrived, I found only a 7-month-old baby boy and four girls aged 6 to 15. All we could do was shuffle Math24, Bowl, and Kemp cards.

        After a light dinner, I

2014-03-27

【Aiden in English】

                    There once was a boy named Rick

              Who couldn't think of a Limerick

               And when he showed

2014-03-24

【Aiden in English】

        March Madness is probably one of the craziest times of the year. The colleges are busy playing games in NCAA basketball, while the NBA professional teams are fully engaged in drafting players. In the meantime, the N-Penn is bustling with its own March Madness, featuring the 5th graders, amon

2014-03-20

【Aiden in English】

        I looked in my backpack to see what I had. My family and I went on a cruise to Bermuda. On the first day, a massive storm hit the ship. There was thunder and lightning, and apparently, a lot of lightning struck our ship's hull. I was on the last lifeboat and the only passenger since I

2014-03-14

【Aiden in English】

        My first time watching a professional basketball game wasn't the best at the Wells Fargo Center in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Even though we had the club seats, the Philly 76ers got crushed by the Indiana Pacers, which I wasn't too thrilled about as a home team fan.

2014-03-13

【Aiden in English】

        Boys and girls can play soccer together. I think that is true. If some girls don't, they can't prove their skills.

        Girls can showcase their true potential when competing alongside both boys and girls on the same team. I agree that boys, on average

2014-02-14 Lantern Festival

The Most Admired Person

【Aiden in English】

        Thomas Jefferson was a great man. He accomplished many feats that we couldn't even hope to achieve. Unlike other great people, Thomas was famous for many things, which is why I admire him so much.

        Thomas Jefferson wa

2014-11-23

        光华中文学校首届诗词竞赛，本周末落幕。30余位师生家长同台吟诵百首唐诗宋词，分儿童、少年、成人三组，设抽签、看图、填空、选择、抢答五类题型。五岁学前班新生苏恩雅背诗毫不含糊；六年级刘凯文对答如流，夺得“诗词状元”。

        四位评审各有所长：方林、章玲曾任央

2014-02-04

【Aiden in English】

        Lab Rats is the best show on Disney XD. I watch it every chance I get, and I won't allow it to be taken away. 

        I'm not the only person who likes Lab Rats. Who doesn't want a comedy about teen superheroes savi

2014-02-02 农历初三

        笑盈辞旧岁，喜庆迎新春。农历初三，宾夕法尼亚“山林”州光华中文学校举办了一场别开生面的马年春节联欢会。整台节目由学生家长集体策划，融合歌曲、舞蹈、小品、戏曲等艺术形式，以大型投影背景再现过去一年的进步与海外华人的精神风貌。开场歌舞《恭喜发财过大年》拉开序幕；表演艺术班献上《小青