Ocala/Marion County students tell Matt Manatee what they like most about school

Ocala Star-Banner
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Dear friends,

I loved each and every one of your letters discussing your favorite part of school! As we have now entered the beautiful season of Fall, and the weather begins to cool down, I can’t help but wonder, friends, what is your favorite season? Perhaps Winter, because of the fun holidays and cold weather? Maybe Summer because school is out and days are filled with laughter and swimming! Whatever it may be, please let me know!

Your friend,

Matt

Editor's note: Please send letters, pictures and jokes to calendar@starbanner.com and write "Matt Manatee" in the message line. The deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. A selection will be published on Friday, Oct. 21. We are not providing T-shirts any longer.

Dear Matt Manatee,

My favorite part of school is art. I get to paint cool things. Last year in art I remember that I made a hot cocoa cup with marshmallows that had smiley faces. This year I made an owl painting, and my art teacher loved it.

Your friend,

Ashlyn Shannon

Third grade, Ocala Springs Elementary School

Dear Matt,

My favorite part of school is recess! At recess I get to move my body, have fun, and play with my friends.

Your friend,

Alexandre Javier

Second grade, Marion Charter School

Dear Matt,

My favorite thing to do at school is reading. I like to read with friends and learn about history. It is also fun to read funny things!

Your friend,

Jacob D’Angelo

Second grade, Marion Charter School

Dear Matt,

My favorite thing to do at school is when we do math. I love learning about how to add numbers.

Your friend,

Giancarlos Orejuela

Second grade, Marion Charter School

Dear Matt,

My favorite thing about school is Science. The first reason is because I can be smart. The second reason is because I learn about Dinosaurs. The third reason is because I learn about sea life. It is easy to see why I like Science.

Your friend,

Carsyn Hamilton

Second grade, Sparr Elementary School

Dear Matt,

My favorite thing about school is math. The first reason is because it is fun. The second reason is because I am really good at it. The third reason is because I love math. It is easy to see why I like math.

Your friend,

Colton Goosey

Second grade, Sparr Elementary School

Dear Matt,

My favorite thing about school is recess. The first reason is because I run. The second reason is because I can play. The third reason is because I play kickball. It is easy to see why I like recess.

Your friend,

Gabriel Turbeville

Second grade, Sparr Elementary School

This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Students in Ocala/Marion County, Florida write to Matt Manatee