Sparky’s Bad Luck
Hey everyone, Sparky here. Have you ever had the WORST luck of your life? Like, everything seems to be going wrong? That’s what’s happening to me lately. Well, yesterday and today anyway. Yesterday, I was visiting my buddy Stoogles. I was skateboarding home from his place when I hit a rock on the road. Not only did I totally wipe out and skin my paws, I also managed to break my skateboard! The wheel fell off and it got all scraped up. My dad said it looks like the metal part is too bent to put the wheel back on. So that’s just great. Then today, I went to school (late, because I slept through my alarm) and then realized I forgot to study for my geography test. Needless to say, I ended up with a big fat F. I went home with a note from my teacher (my parents have to sign it. Wonderful.) and went right to my room. I was planning on playing with my handheld video game for awhile – until I realized: it’s missing! Can you even believe it? When Alex called to see if I wanted to come … Read more
Sparky gets a candy gram.
How humiliating. You will not believe what happened to me today. Every day at Kinzville Academy, right after lunch, Ms. Cowoline (or Ms. Cupid, as she prefers to be called) delivers candy grams to the classrooms that kids can buy for each other. Sometimes they sign it, but sometimes they just write things like “your BFF”, or “your secret admirer” if they want to freak their friends out. So today when she handed them out I got one, which I thought was pretty neat. Until I saw the card. All my friends had gathered around to check out who would have sent me one. I thought maybe it was one of the girls trying to be funny. So I open up the card with everyone watching and it says “Sparky, Be my Valentine. Love, Millie XOXO.” Everyone started laughing their heads off. Except Molly who looked almost as uncomfortable as I felt. She came over and said she was sorry if Millie had embarrassed me. Hmph. That’s putting it mildly. I mean – it’s weird enough that Millie would even send me one, but in front of all my friends? I … Read more
One Snowy Sunday
You’ll never believe what a crazy day it’s been! Right now, I’m stuck at my buddy Alex’s house. I’ve been here for…let’s see…twelve hours! And I’m likely to be here for another twelve. Why? The snow! It’s really insane outside. It looks like someone shook a snow globe too hard. I called my parents, but the line was really scratchy. My mom said to stay put and that she’d send Uncle Arte to get me in the morning – he’s the bravest member of our family! For now, I’m pretty happy to be at Alex’s. His mom made us a delicious dinner, and his dad said we could play video games for an hour!
One Rough Resolution
Sparky Fact here with a major complaint: school. Why am I back? Because I have to be, of course. I had such a good time on holiday, enjoying my days off. I played and slept and hung out with my friends. And then, today, I came back to school. And the craziness has already started! Our teacher, Miss Daisy, told us about three projects we have to do this month. THREE! That’s too many. One is too many. Ugh. I know some ‘Kinz really like school, and some are really good at school…but I don’t. And I’m not. I know my resolution was to do better, but I’m already counting down the days until summer.
Sparky gets an A+!
I got my test back from Ms. Cowoline the other day and guess what? I got an A+!!!!! That is even better than an A! (But I guess you already knew that.) I am so pumped! This is really awesome because my Uncle Arte said that all he wanted for Christmas was for me to do well on a test and I did it! I can give Uncle Arte the gift he really, really wanted. I am just on my home from the framing shop. I decided that I would have the test framed and then wrap it up and put it under the tree for Uncle Arte. But I’m not going to say a word about it. He’ll be so surprised! I also got something else while I was out: a big box of chocolates for Alex to say thanks for all his help. He really is a great friend. He had a sore paw and everything but he still took the time to study with me. I sure am lucky. I think it’s going to be a great Christmas!
Alex Tiger, Tutor Extraordinaire!
Hi, it’s Alex. My paw is really feeling a lot better now. Thanks everyone, for your good wishes. That really helped. I just got back from Sparky’s house. We worked really hard to get ready for our big geography test. Poor Sparky. He hasn’t exactly been the best student this month. I know he’s been thinking more about Christmas than school, but just because the holidays are coming up doesn’t mean you can slack off. I think after he did so badly on his spelling test the other day it kind of hit home. Don’t tell him I said this, but even though he thinks he’s really good at spelling, he’s actually terrible! One of us usually proofreads his stories when he posts on here so you may not have noticed it before. Anyway, we usually cram really hard for our spelling tests but Sparky didn’t bother at all last time and he did terribly. I think he’s ready for the geography test though. We made review sheets and quizzed each other with flash cards. Sometimes when Sparky and I study we pretend to be playing Quizzy’s Corner and that it makes it much more fun. … Read more
A Present for Uncle Arte
Hey, it’s Sparky. I got some good news and some bad news today, sorta. The good news is, I finally figured out what I am going to get my Uncle Arte for Christmas. Which is a huge relief, because I’ve really been struggling with it. I mean, what do you get a guy who has traveled the world, had exciting adventures and runs his own shop that sells some of the coolest stuff in Kinzville? Booger suggested a video game, but that’s not really Uncle Arte’s speed. And then Roberta said maybe I should make something, which wasn’t a bad idea, but I wasn’t really sure what I could make that he would want. I guess he must have noticed that I was feeling a bit stressed because he sat me down when I came into the Curio Shop the other day and asked what was bothering me. I know you shouldn’t talk about what gift you’re going to give someone, but I’ve never been able to lie to Uncle Arte so I just came out and told him the truth, that I really wanted to give him the perfect present but I didn’t know what that would be. … Read more
Sparky’s Test
Okay, I know I failed my math test last weke and you’re probly going to say that I shod study for my speling test that’s coming up, but hear’s the thing: I am totally awsum at speling. I know I allways study for speling tests allot and youll say that’s why I do alrite on them, but my favrite TV Chrismas moovy is on tonite! Plus it’s Chrismas! I don’t want to think about skool at the hollidays. So I’m shure I’ll do ok if I don’t bothur studying for this one. Just this wunce. As I sed I’m awsum at speling. You wate – I’ll do grate. Oh, and don’t tell Alex. He ushully proofreads my storys for me befor I post them but I know heel get mad about me not studdying so I’m not showing his this wun.
Sparky Helps Out
I went over to the Curio Shop right after school today to help out. With Christmas coming up I am trying to get as many hours in at the Curio Shop as possible. I was having a great afternoon. With everyone getting ready for Christmas Uncle Arte’s shop has been packed. The thing is, I hadn’t mentioned to Uncle Arte that I had failed my math test yesterday. I mean, I guess I was going to tell him at some point. I’m just not sure when exactly I was planning to do that. These things take time, you know? I was just helping Dr. Quack wrap up a present for a ‘certain someone’ (what the heck does that mean, anyway) when I heard the bell over the door ring and when I looked around, I saw Ms. Cowoline walked in the door with Cowabelle. Can you say Panic Stations? The last thing I needed was for Ms. Cowoline to start chatting with Uncle Arte and spill the beans about the test. I rushed over to try and intercept her, but then Cowabelle kept pestering me questions about this item and that. Every time … Read more
Sparky’s Test
Uh oh. It’s Sparky and today is not my day. I just got my math test back and it was not good. I flunked it! I can’t believe it! I’m usually pretty good at math, so I just didn’t think I needed to bother studying. Also, I have got a lot of stuff to do. I mean, I’ve got to earn some money right now so I can get Uncle Arte a really awesome gift. I don’t even know why Ms. Cowoline is giving us tests in December. Doesn’t she know that nobody is thinking about school right now? Christmas is coming! Of course, it didn’t help that Alex got an A+ on his test. Not that he would ever brag about it or anything but I saw it when Ms. Cowoline handed it back to him. I don’t know what to do. I have to go help out at the Curio Shop tomorrow, but if Uncle Arte finds out about my test he is not going to be pleased. I think I’ll just shove it in the bottom of my backpack and forget about it for now. Uncle Arte never has to know.
It Snowed!
Last night, you should’ve seen the storm! It must have snowed six inches! Stoogles called me and asked if I wanted to go sledding with him today. Of course I do! Now, I do have a math test tomorrow, but I’m pretty sure I know the material. I looked it over for about half an hour yesterday, so that ought to do it. There’s something with algebra…letters and numbers and stuff like that. How hard can it be? I got a C on my last math test, so I’m sure I can get at least that on this one. I know Alex has been studying for the past three days – but how much fun is that? NONE AT ALL. So I’m going to go and have me a little break. Then MAYBE I’ll look at the book when I get home tonight. But for now – SLEDDING!
Can’t Wait Until Christmas!
Hey everyone, Sparky here. Want to know something? I’m SO sick and tired of being at school! Seriously! I cannot wait until it’s finally time to go on vacation. It feels like summer was a million years ago, and Thanksgiving was half a million years ago. I just want to sleep in, play outside, and hang out with my friends. I’m so tired of tests and reports and everything like that. Christmas is such a great time of year for me – my parents and I visit my grandparents on Christmas day, I help Uncle Arte in the Curio Shop, and the ‘Kinz celebrate Christmas with an awesome party. But I’m here, stuck in geography class, just staring at the clock and WISHING it was time to go home. I don’t know how I’m going to last.
Sparky’s Craft
I love keeping everything organized – that’s why I decided to make custom binder clips! Check them out! What you need:Binder clips, craft glue, fabric pieces, stickers, scrapbooking paper What you do: If you want to cover your clip with scrapbooking paper or fabric, measure it first and figure out how much you need. Cut it to fit. Spread a thin layer of glue all over your binder clip and stick the fabric or paper onto it. Let it dry. If you want to cover your clip with stickers, stick them on in an interesting pattern! You can always add embellishments with ribbons or permanent markers! I heard Molly say that she wanted to buy some clips, so I made a few with flowers and ribbon on them – I hope she buys them! I could use some KinzCash.
Target Game
Sparky here with a great game idea! This is practically perfect for everyone! What you need: Large sheet of paper, paint, beanbags, prizes What you do: There are lots of different ways to design your target! You can: Paint a large circle, then a smaller circle in it, then smaller until you reach the middle. Each circle has a value. Where the user tosses their beanbag will determine what they win. Paint a grid. In each square, write the name of a prize. Whichever square the player’s beanbag lands on determines their prize. Paint small circles all over the large paper. Whichever circle the player’s beanbag lands on determines their prize. The game is really easy to play – just toss the beanbag onto the target and see what prize you win!
Fall Fair Posters by the ‘Kinz!
All the ‘Kinz have been busy helping to make Fall Fair posters! Take a look at them and tell us whose you like best! Sparky’s Poster: Salley’s Poster: Purr-Cilla’s Poster: Molly’s Poster: Stoogles’ Poster:
