Classroom Spotlight
The Antelope Valley Press is running a weekly feature in which the interests, likes, dislikes and opinions of elementary students in a different Antelope Valley classroom are spotlighted. This week features Ann Chapman’s fourthgrade class at Columbia Elementary School in Eastside Union School District. If you teach kindergarten through fifth grade and would like your classroom to be featured, email reporter Julie Drake at jdrake@avpress.com.
Roman Cota, 9
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
I would like to live in Japan because I want to go to Disneyland and Nintendo land.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
I would go to meet my grandpa because I only got to meet him when I was a baby.
If you could be any animal, what kind would you be and why?
A bird, because I can fly.
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
To have a Lamborghini and a mansion.
What would you do if you found $500?
I would give it to the homeless, because with the money they could get food, a hotel room, water, and more food to last.
Ja’Neya Bailey, 9
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
If I could live anywhere in the world I would live in Los Angeles, so I see my auntie.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
Go home to see mom.
If you could be any animal, what kind would you be and why? I would be a dog, because I love dogs.
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
To be kind to people.
What would you do if you found $500?
Give my money to the homeless people.
Giovanni Barajas Flores, 9
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
I would live with my mom, because her cooking is good.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
Universal Studios because it is scary there.
If you could be any animal, what kind would you be and why?
I would be a dog, so I could secure my house.
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
To be a Pro Soccer Player.
What would you do if you found $500?
Spend it on a new car.
Robert Chacon Mais, 10
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why
Las Vegas because if someone still owes me a dollar because I went on the big big ride.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
Big Bear where I can get the last pizza slice, and my sister can get it next time.
If you could be any animal, what kind would you be and why?
Rat because I love the cheese.
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
Nothing right now.
What would you do if you found $500?
Spend it on my family.
Destiny Cota, 10
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
I would live in Japan because they have the best cherry blossom trees in the world and the best ramen.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
I would travel to 1985 because my dad was born that time.
If you could be any animal, what kind would you be and why?
I would be a snake because they are cool
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
To be successful.
What would you do if you found $500?
I would spend it on a vacation to Yosemite.
Leland Escalera, 9
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
China because they have the best spicy noodles.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
I would go back in time to my birthday because I had 200 dollars I could spend.
If you could be any animal, what kind would you be and why?
Gorillas because they strong.
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
To meet Ronaldo who is the best player or become a soccer player.
What would you do if you found $500?
I would invest it and save up to get more so i could have more money.
Mariah Gordon, 9
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
I would live in Mexico, because I like their parades.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
I would probably be surprised, because I haven’t seen him in a long time.
If you could be any animal, what kind would you be and why?
I would be a spider, because I like spiders a lot.
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
My biggest dream or goal is to be good in my class.
What would you do if you found $500?
I probably spend some, so my mom and dad could get a new car.
Reagan Haling, 9
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
Redding, so I could live with my grandparents and have fun with my family.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
I would go back to be with my grandma, because I don’t get to see her a lot.
If you could be any animal, what kind would you be and why?
I would be a dog because dogs don’t have to have friends and you don’t have to get up.
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
To be a lovely, kind person and help people.
What would you do if you found $500?
I would give it to a homeless person so they can get food.
Arryanna Valenzuela, 9
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
Hawaii because I want to go to the Big island.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
Mexico because the candy there is good and tasty.
If you could be any animal, what kind would you be and why?
A cat because I can chill, I can hide and get petted.
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
To be an artist and create paintings and sell them.
What would you do if you found $500?
I would give money to my family and save some for myself.
Daisy Leal, 9
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
I would like to live in Hawaii to go see the big island.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
I would travel to Mexico because I have never been there.
If you could be any animal, what kind would you be and why?
I want to be a bird, because I can fly up on trees, houses and plants.
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
To be an artist and create amazing paintings.
What would you do if you found $500?
If I found $500 I would give it to my mom and dad.
Izayah Martinez, 10
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
I would live in Mexico, because it is beautiful.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
I would travel back in time to save my grandpa from dying.
If you could be any animal, what kind would you be and why?
I could be any animal I would be a bird, because they can fly.
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
My biggest dream is to be a soccer player.
What would you do if you found $500?
I would give my mom 200 dollars and I would give dad 300 dollars.
Miguel Morales, 10
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
I would go to Las Vegas, so I could see the view.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
Six Flags to see the scary clowns.
If you could be any animal, what kind would you be and why?
I would be a dog because they can see through the dark, usually people use them as guard dogs and that’s why I want to be a dog.
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
To meet Peso Pluma because he is one of my favorite artists.
What would you do if you found $500? Spend it on Jordan 4s kaws or Jordan 4s black cat.
Ne’kiah Pimpton, 9
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
New York City because of their fashion shows.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
I would like to travel back to 1991 so I can meet my grandmother that passed away and give her a hug.
If you could be any animal, what kind would you be and why?
A fox because they are cute and fluffy
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
Be rich so I can end world hunger.
What would you do if you found $500?
I would donate it to children’s hospital to help save kids lives.
Jermaine Wilson, 10
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
I would live in a mansion in Arizona because I was born out there.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
With the mammals because I would like to be one.
If you could be any animal, what kind would you be and why?
I want to be a wolf because it is my spirit animal.
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
My biggest dream is to be a rapper.
What would you do if you found $500?
I would get 100 Takis to eat.
La’ila Jackson, 9
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
I would live in Los Angeles because my cousins live there.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
Home because I want to see my sister.
If you could be any animal, what kind would you be and why?
I want to be a dog because dogs are big and strong.
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
My biggest dream is to work for the government because you can sell stuff.
What would you do if you found $500?
I would give it to my dad so he can see who lost that money.