2015
Children’s Essay & Poster Contest
A collection of Port Angeles 3rd Grade entries in the 2015 “What My Home Means to Me” competition.
34th
ANNUAL
proudly sponsored by The Port Angeles Association of Realtors®
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What my home means to me Is a writing task for Grade Three A poster with their hand drawn art Depicts the place that fills their heart Some write stories, perhaps a poem About the place that they call home Each child’s tale, it’s plain to see Is about their familyThey talk about their favorite merit Parents, siblings, a dog, a ferret The things that make them always smile The things they love, the things worthwhile Kenn Nesbitt is an American children’s poet. On June 11, 2013 he was named Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation
“My Family’s Fond of Gadgets” My family’s fond of gadgets and new technology. My mother likes her radio. My father likes TV. My sister likes to dance around the house with headphones on. My brother plays on his PC until the break of dawn. The baby has a smartphone and a touchscreen-tablet too. If we had pets, I’m sure that even they would have a few. We chat with instant messaging. We email and we text. We’re always looking forward to the gadget we’ll get next. The power went out recently. That day was like no other. Our screens went blank and, strange but true, we talked to one another. Kenn Nesbitt Copyright © 2014 Kenn Nesbitt. All Rights Reserved. Reprinted with the author’s permission.
Each home is precious, the bonds are strong Each tells the child that they belong It gives them courage as they roam To have the foundation of family, home We’ve looked them over, each one delightful Choosing the best is a task most frightful But choose we must, the stories best Which ones shine out among the rest
We thank the teachers and students all Who put their hearts into the call To tell the world about the place That gives them strength, and peace, and grace For another year, our task is done Here are the best, the ones who won Presented now for you to see “What My Home Means to Me”
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Your 2014 “What My Home Means to Me” judges: From Left to right: Doc Reiss (President - Port Angeles Association of Realtors), Jennifer Felton (Realtor), Britney Martin (Realtor), Magan Waldron (Affiliate), Kelly Johnson (Realtor), Lori Taylor (Affiliate), Rachel Weed (Affiliate). DeJong Residential Appraisals, 683-8855 Ray DeJong First Federal, 457-0461 Lisa Pluard Fourstar Appraisal Svs, 417-0716 Karry Kreider Funston’s Professional Svs, 457-1162 Robert Funston Gates Appraisal, 460-8361 Linda Almaden Gerarde & Associates, 504-2615 Patti Gerarde Halberg Pacific Appraisal Svs, 928-3341 John V Halberg Halberg Pacific Appraisal Svs, 504-2654 Greg Halberg Landsafe Appraisal Svs, 253-620-3568 David Hammon Langston Professional Svs, 582-0714 Phillip Langston Langston Professional Svs, 461-7471 Greg Glasser Lee & Associates, Inc., 452-4169 Austin Lee MK Appraisal, 379-3339 Judith Maves-Klatt N & M Enterprises, 681-0865 Nathan Funston Northwood Appraisal, 452-4815 Kate Hollingsworth NW Regional Appraisal Svs, 253-857-3611 Sarah Nichols Sound Appraisal Group, Inc., 360-692-1127 Jeffrey Harader WA Dept. of Transportation, 360-485.5612 Wm. (Bill) Moody
THE PORT ANGELES ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (P.A.A.R.) comprises Realtors,
Real Estate Brokerage offices, and companies that work directly with real estate transactions. The non-Realtor companies are called “Affiliates.” Collectively, we work together to make your real estate transaction as seam-less as possible. As an organization we do more that just help people buy and sell properties. We also have a great concern about making Port Angeles the best town it can be to live, work and play. Several times a year we do community service projects, we give out scholarships, we fundraise for charities and social help agencies. We also host “What My Home Means to Me,” perhaps the most fun event of all, where 3rd graders give us their thoughts on what “home” is. We hope you enjoy the artwork, the thoughts and feelings of these children. It has been our pleasure to bring this event to the community and we look forward to doing so for many years to come. Cover Image by Kayden Lancaster Mr. Murphy’s 3rd Grade Class Jefferson School
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he Port Angeles Association of Realtors could not do all of the community service projects we do without the strong support of our Affiliate members. And no matter which community service project you look at you will probably find Lori Taylor of Caliber Home Loans there, usually in a leadership role. To a child, home is a magical place. And asking a child what they like best about their home brings wonderful, heart-warming responses. For thirty-five
years now children have shared their stories with us and Lori has been the leader of “What My Home Means to Me” for the past twenty. This will be her last year heading this event and it is with great gratitude that we salute her for all that she has given to this program. Lori is driven by her passion to make Port Angeles a better place for us to live in and call our home. Her sense of community and being of service to her fellow man is an inspiration to all who know
her. Lori’s efforts have benefited each of us and will continue to have a positive effect for years to come, for she is not only a community leader, she has - and continues to be - a major component of many of our projects designed to enhance the lives of the people of Port Angeles. We are honoured and grateful for all she has done to help our association and are blessed that she will continue in working with local charitable organizations and our association this year and beyond.
2015 GRAND PRIZE WINNER Isabelle Felton, Mrs. Davis, Dry Creek School
“My home means everything to me.
I have a lot of memories from it. I remember my first birthday and coming home the day I was born. I like coming home from long trips. I feel warm and cozy. It makes me feel better. I love the smell of my home when my mom lights the pumpkin spice candles. That is what my house usually smells like. It is fun when I go outside and play basketball and softball. I play softball in the batting cage on the basketball court. My mom and dad got it for me and Jake about 2 or 3 years ago. One of my favorite parts of my house is going in my mom’s room and snuggling. I like when the sun shines through the big window of our living room. It feels like summer. It is awesome when my whole family meets up in the living room and plays fun games”.
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Jasmine Roldan Mrs. Lindley, Jefferson School
“My home is very special to me. My familiy lives in this amazing house. We spend time together and we laugh together and we cry together. And we have good times and bad times, but we are always there for each other. This house keeps all of us safe and we all feel safe in this house. We all love this house mostly because we make memories together. On Easter my dad will put on a bunny suit and will hop around. This is why I love my very special home”.
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Kathryn Jones Mrs. Kuch, Roosevelt School
“What my home means to me is love and support of my family and friends. What my home means to me is no matter where you are, family is home. I think home does not matter unless you are with your family and their love and support. No matter where you go, you always have home in your heart and soul”.
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Franklin School Mrs. Gochnour’s Class
1st in Class Maya Gentry
2nd in Class Katelyn Pressley
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1st in Class Blaise Swain
2nd in Class Lileighan Scheid
3rd in Class Nathaniel Smith
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Dry Creek School Mrs. Davis’ Class
1st in Class Isabelle Felton
1st PLACE Grand Prize
2nd in Class Tanner McLean
3rd in Class Paige Mason
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Dry Creek School Mrs. Anderson’s Class
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1st in Class Payton Watson
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Hamilton School Mrs. Brook Anderson’s Class 1st in Class Lily Honeycutt
2nd in Class Jonathan Roland
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Jefferson School Mrs. Lindley’s Class
1st in Class Jasmine Roland 2nd PLACE Grand Prize
2nd in Class Julia Raupp
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Jefferson School Mr. Murphy’s Class PORT ANGELES ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
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2nd in Class Anthony McGoff
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Roosevelt School Mrs. Reynolds’ Class PORT ANGELES ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
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