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Grissom Elementary School 7th Grade

24 Apr 2023

Mrs. Nazimek 7th Untitled Isaiah C. This morning I saw the sun which made me think back when I was young and I went to the park and had some fun playing […]

Grissom Elementary School 6th Grade, Group 2

24 Apr 2023

Mrs. Nazimek 6th, Group 2 Untitled Eliana C. It is summertimes the weather is good walking around at the park with my friends school is almost done it is summer kids […]

Grissom Elementary School 8th Grade

24 Apr 2023

Mrs. Nazimek 8th Untitled Chiyla W. In the forest she’s dancing. A woman with no worry dancing. Her dress swaying in the wind with no worry. The music playing all night with no […]

Grissom Elementary 6th Grade

24 Apr 2023

Mrs. Nazimek 6th Untitled Marianna S. In front of a snowy day walking home, there are three boys throwing snow at each other, while the snow continuously falls. Four friends walking […]

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