Dragon's of Deltora Adventure

By Emily

This new computer game is called Dragon's of Deltora Adventure. It is about a man trying to find jewels. You must find six jewels before you fall or hit a spark of fire. You can't hit a spark of fire or fall off the course. If you do, you go back to the beginning of the course. There are four levels of the game. You can choose the level you would like to play. The game is on the Scholastic website. It's easy to play and fun.

You can link to it below:

http://www.scholastic.com/deltora/games/dragonsgame.htm

Holiday Wish Lists

By Isabella

Emma - wants Uggs and is giving someone itunes giftcards.

Samantha - wants Uggs and is giving some one sweatshirt.

Georgia - wants Uggs, footed pjs ,and a Snuggie. She is giving someone a scarf.

Johnny - wants man Uggs and is not getting anyone anything.

Alison - wants Uggs and is giving someone a pocketbook.

Ava - wants a wig and a life-size zebra and is giving out homemade stuff.

Spencer - wants an ipod Touch and is giving someone socks.

Emily - wants a waffle maker and is giving someone a scarf.

Lana - wants an ipod Touch and is getting someone the new Cobra Starship cd.

Our Biggest Fan

By Spencer

Dear Anita Prentice,

Thank you so much for all the comments you leave on the site. All of us here at the blog love to hear the wonderful feedback you leave us. Whenever I write a story, I love to hear from the blog's biggest fan. So from all of us here at the Cougar Times, we say thanks. Also we wish you happy holidays and a great new year.

P.S.
Here's a link to Mrs. Prentice's own blog. She is the Garrison School Board president. http://www.gufs.org/blogs/aprentice

President Obama's Speech to West Point

By Spencer

On Dec. 1 2009, President Obama gave a speech at West Point about the future of the war in Afghanistan. President Obama said he will be sending 30,000 troops to Afghanistan by the summer, and within 18 months they will start to come home. The first wave of troops will go in to target the Taliban in Afghanistan and the border of Pakistan. They will go to push back the Taliban's progress that has been gained over the last few years. They hope to establish a bigger security force in Afghanistan, so when they leave, the Afghanistan army and security force can defend their country for themselves.

I thought the President's speech was extraordinary because he talked about the history of the war from the beginning, most of which I had forgotten or had not known. He also directed part of his speech toward the people of Afghanistan. Talking to them directly, he explained we were not there to take their country but to end terrorism. Lastly when he was done he shook most of the hands of the 2010 graduates of West Point, who will most likely be going to Afghanistan when they graduate. I thought that his speech was most inspiring to the cadets.

If you want to see the whole speech, here's a link: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/01/new-way-forward-presidents-address

The Hunger Games: A Must-Read for the Holidays!

By PennThe Hunger Games, a New York Times bestseller, has exceeded expectations. I strongly recommend this book for anyone over 11. It offers a rare combination of well-developed characters and suspenseful action.

The story takes place in future North America. But don't write it off as the type of book where everyone has jet packs and is happy. The actual plot is quite the opposite. In this dystopia, life is harsh and grueling. Food is scarce and starvation is not an uncommon occurrence. The main character, 16-year-old Katnis Everden, is the eldest of two sisters in a poor family. Her father died in a mining accident a few years ago, leaving her mother in a state of disrepair.

Katnis manages to put food on the table through her father's art of hunting. However, worse terrors await the children of Panem: the Hunger Games, which pin 24 competitors into an arena of harsh and dangerous environments. These games are used to remind the citizens of Panem that the government has complete control over them. When Katnis' younger sister is picked for the games, Katnis volunteers in order to save her, and let the games begin.

Holiday Dance

By Lana
The holidays are just around the corner, and so is the Holiday Dance. It will be held on Friday, December 19. It is a formal dance, so make sure to wear something nice. The eighth-grade officers recently sent out a poll on whether the dance should be held in the gymnasium or the cafeteria. The results should be in by the end of this week. But either way, it should be a great dance!