Young Voices

Adjusting to Covid

By Esa Rodd, 4th grade, Sheiko Elementary, West Bloomfield

Covid-19 came about in March of 2020. We had to quickly adjust with our daliy activities. This was not only happening in Michigan, but it was a global problem..

The virus came all of a sudden, and then schools moved online. Now we have online field trips. Some people, like my parents, have to work from home. Some people don’t go to restaurants, concerts, or other places. We all have to adjust.

Being Thankful

By Lourdes Shaman, 4th grade, Sheiko Elementary, West Bloomfield, MI

Covid-19 has affected many people in many ways. People can’t see their friends, they have to wear masks. Many people died. A lot of people have gotten vaccines to battle the virus.

Spread of COVID-19 occurs via airborne particles and droplets. People who are infected with COVID can release particles and droplets of respiratory fluids that contain the SARS CoV-2 virus into the air when they exhale, speak, cough, or sneeze. These droplets don’t travel very far, however, and are generally caught by masks.

Even in the middle of Covid, people have to be thankful in order to live a full life. I'm thankful for Michigan football, my family, and turkey. I like Thanksgiving because I like spending time with my family and practicing gratitude.

I spent this Thanksgiving at my aunt's house. At my aunt's house, we ate a pumpkin pie and turkey. When I got there, I was very grateful to play with my cousins, whom I didn’t see much because of the pandemic. I like spending time with my family because I'm thankful for them.

I am thankful for turkey. Turkey is really good because it tastes amazing. I'm grateful to my family because they work hard cooking the food and turkey.

I am thankful for Michigan football because Michigan is a good team and they work really hard. It’s nice to watch football on Thanksgiving. For a long time, we couldn’t go to any games.

I like Thanksgiving because I get to spend time with my family, which is a rare thing during pandemics. Every family celebrates Thanksgiving differently. I like how we celebrate with the people I love.

How did the Pandemic affect you?

By Blake Greer, 4th grade, Sheiko Elementary School, West Bloomfield, MI

Life, learning, and work. These may be some things that affected you because of the pandemic. The pandemic started in February 2020. Everything began to shut down and we thought the world was going to end. The pandemic changed our lives in a lot of ways.

We had to quarantine if we were sick, put people in the hospital and the emergency room, and even had people die because of it. Masks have to be worn to help us stay safe and fight back against the pandemic. They are really important to us as we can't get friends and people sick because some are not wearing masks and not getting the vaccine.

Technology helped people talk to family and friends without seeing them in person. It got popular because people want to talk to family, and kids are getting older as the days pass by.

The pandemic also made people get unemployed and fired. And some people still work from home. Kids had to join school online. We all had to use Zoom to learn and had to look at the screen for hours after hours. Finally, we had an option to go to school, and some went to school, others went back to Zoom.

Protecting Yourself from Covid-19

By Anthony Brown III, 5th grade, Sheiko Elementary, West Bloomfield, MI

When Covid started, it wasn't easy, was it? Clean air was not really clean anymore because of the virus. There is something you could use to keep yourself safe from any germs like Covid-19.

Hand sanitizer helps. Hand sanitizer is basically a way to wash your hands but really quickly. The only difference is that hand sanitizer takes 5 seconds while washing your hands takes thirty. Washing your hands is the best way to keep your hands clean. Hand sanitizer is just there when you need a fast wash.

When the pandemic first started, toilet paper was getting snatched up really fast. This is because people thought they would not have any, and people got a little scared about that situation.

Masks are used to block off germs so you won't have to worry about breathing in the fumes and getting Covid. The vaccine is to make it really easy to fight covid if you get it. Being 6 feet apart helps germs not reach each other.

Socializing During The Pandemic

By Mya Porter, 5th grade, Sheiko Elementary, West Bloomfield

Socializing during the pandemic can be hard. A lot of people end up losing social skills and some even end up losing friends. So here are some ideas to help socialize during the pandemic. People are constantly on their phones during the pandemic. And people are always watching TikTok and mindless YouTube videos. What you could be doing is calling and texting people. It’s good to keep talking to friends and listen to them. It is fun even if you're talking for 5 minutes! Kids in my class call me and we end up talking for 3 hours! That is one way you can socialize during the pandemic.

Gaming is a great way to socialize during the pandemic. There are a lot of games you can play with your friends if you can't text or call. Some games you could play are Fortnite, Roblox, Gacha Online, and so much more! Gaming also helps with stress and anxiety. That is why I love gaming.

Meeting up can be super hard during the pandemic. So how you could meet up is going outside. I see my friends at the playground all the time, and we have a blast. I love hanging out with my friends and to be honest, it’s really fun. So the next time you see your friends, understand that not everybody can do this, so be grateful.

Clubs are a very weird, but really cool way to socialize. Let's say that your friends really like to read, then you could make a reading club! In the reading club, you could recommend books. That is a good way to socialize. TikTok got really famous because of the pandemic. You can make videos and even become famous. There is TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and so much more!

COVID-19 WILL END ONE DAY

By Krish Karthik Iyer, 2ng grade, Woodland Elementary, Troy, Michigan

Covid-19 is causing a lot of problems for everyone today. A lot of people are falling sick. People cannot visit their family and loved ones. Kids cannot go on holidays! But do not worry, Covid-19 will go away soon, if we follow a few rules like we follow in school and at home. You wear a mask so the virus will not get on to you. Stay six feet apart from others. Sanitize after you come back home. Getting vaccinated will help you, too. It gives you immunity from the virus. Do not worry, Covid-19 will be gone soon!