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K-2nd Grade1st Prize1st Place – Avery K. (2nd Grade, Blue Mountain Elementary) Cow's Day Off Cow had a very busy schedule, she worked from sun up to sun down. Cow finally got her day off, and sprinted to the cafe in town. She ordered pancakes with whipped cream, then went to play on her soccer team! Then she met her herd at the beach, where she gobbled down a big juicy peach. Next, she went to get ice cream at the store, she got 70 tubs but wanted much more. She rode a roller coaster and swam in the sea, after a wonderful day she was as happy as could be! 2nd Prize 2nd Place – Alessandra J. (1st Grade, Ave Maria Catholic School) My Cow's Fun Day Off Today my cow had no chores, She ran outside and opened doors. She waved at the Longmont Dairy man, And then her fun day just began! She went to movies, spilled popcorn - And blew her cow horn loud and long. She laughed so much, she spilled her drink, My cow said, “Oops, I'm such a stink!” She kicked a ball into a tree, Got stuck up there, and said, "Help me!" The goat came by and got it down, Cow said thanks and spun around. My cow said, “It’s been so great, Pizza and popcorn on my plate!” Then she went home, tired and glad, Said it’s the best day she ever had. 3rd Prize Antonello F. (Kindergarten, Arma Dei Academy Homeschool Program) What Does a Cow Do on Their Day Off? My cow likes to go to the pool and sunbathe. And then he jumps in the water and sees a wave. After, he goes home to eat. And he has a little sweet. Then he goes to the park. And then it gets very dark. Finally, it's time for bed. He snuggles with his bear, Ted. 4th Prize Mae C. (2nd Grade, High Peaks Elementary School) Ride a Car All the Way to Ice Cream Vroom vroom vroom. Hot summer day. Cows go out and play. A field full of spots, black and white. Early summer light. A moo-licious smell in the air, Quick!! Get in the car, ice cream’s somewhere. Cows pile up, one by one, In the light of the sun. A huge line at the Ice Cream Shop. Vanilla swirl, mint chip, cookie dough, All wrapped up with A cherry on top! Honorable Mention Sol O. (2nd Grade, University Hill Elementary School) Cows and the Yeti On their day off, the cows want to play, their work makes them sweat all day. They see the snow mountains near, And think, "Let's visit Yeti, with no fear!" They run to him with joy and cheer, he gives them a hug and makes them feel clear! The cows are so happy and bright, playing with Yeti from morning to night. They build an igloo, so cool and neat, then slide down the hill on their sled’s seat! A snowball fight, it’s so much fun, the cows play all day until is done! |
3rd-5th Grade1st Prize1st Place – Ian C. (3rd Grade, West Woods Elementary) Three Cows' Big Day On a farm so wide and blue, Three young cows just loved to chew. One bright day, their farmer said, "Go explore! Have fun ahead!" With cheers and glee, they ran to town, Each one eager, looking around. Bemey saw a movie show, With popcorn, candy—lights aglow. Nathan played with sports all night, Cheering loud, full of delight. MooMoo danced and made new friends, Living wild—no rules, no end. But soon they missed what felt like home, The love, the farm, where they had grown. So at sunset, side by side, They ran back home, hearts open wide. 2nd Prize Vivian G. (5th Grade, Regina Caeli Academy) A Cow’s Relaxing Day Sally the cow loves to play. She went to the river far away. She loves to eat the meadow grass, And ran to the lake to relax. Then went off to the salon And got paint put on. Her toes, she only has two! The lady didn’t know what to do! Since her pedi was quick, She got an ice cream to lick. Back to the stables, To read many stories and fables. Then time for bed, She laid down her head. "Goodnight stars, Goodnight air, Goodnight noises everywhere" * And she dreamt of herself jumping over the moon. * Brown, Margaret. Goodnight Moon, Harper & Brothers, 1947. 3rd Prize Zahviyah G. (4th Grade) From the farm a day off I go Not to the field the grass i mow Not to town to sell my milk Not even to shop for Satin or silk Not to stand around chewing a cud Not even to dance and jump in the mud I like the movies on the screen Anything and everything I haven't seen The movie stars are thrilling to see Someday on the screen I'll see me In my designer cow Hyde Excepting my Oscar as I cried 4th Prize Blake M. (3rd Grade, Meridian Elementary School) If a Cow Had a Day Off If a cow had a day, To relax and play, I think a cow would start a ballet. Oh, what a way a cow would plie, If it started a ballet. If a cow had a day, To relax and play, I think a cow would open a cafe. But it might be cliche, To open a cafe. If a cow had a day, To relax and play, I think a cow would write an essay. What an essay it would be, If it was written about a tree. If a cow had a day, To relax and play, I think a cow would start ballet, open a cafe, and write an essay. Honorable Mention Evie V. (5th Grade, Classical Conversations Homeschool Co-Op) Cow Fun Cow's bathe in the sun. Cows go to the moo-vies to have dramatic fun. An amusement park is every cow's dream - To go on roller coasters, to laugh and scream. A nice cold cup of lemonade will kick off the cow parade. Dancing, prancing, singing, fun. Now that's every cow's idea of fun! |
6th-8th Grade1st PrizeIsaiah J. (11th Grade, Eaglecrest High School) An Udderly Amazing Day Off It was a legendairy Sunday When Farmer Dave was gone Longmont Dairy cows planned A moo-sical on the lawn! Buttercup sang karaoke "COWabunga!" cheered the crowd Daisy was hoof-hearted But her jokes were dairy loud! Clover watched a moo-vie Eating popcorn, sipping cream Bessie, in a goofy mood Made ice cream like a dream They danced till past-ure bedtime Bull-ieving in fun all day Counting stars with calculators "Moo-ch appreciated, they'd say! They milked it til the moo-n rose Then tiptoed back to sleep Thanks to Longmont Dairy For adventures udderly sweet! 2nd Prize Mia H. (6th grade, Aurora Quest K-8) A Cow’s Day Off What would a cow do on its day off? A cow doesn’t have workdays, You may scoff. But yes they do! Of course they do! I could say these things all day, it’s true. Through these colorful words, This, I'll prove, That cows have break days, just like you! The black and white cows – classics, yes? They spend their break days playing chess! Their inquisitive minds are hard to best. Their next move? You'll never guess. Those brown ones, with eyes like chocolate? They are planning the cow apocalypse! Cows will be everywhere in the world! Eating everyone’s milkshake swirls! The all-colored-cows, you may ask? These cows, they multitask! From planning world dominance, to playing chess, The most efficient cows yet! 3rd Prize Lucy D. (7th Grade, Home School) The Cows’ Day Off Fair Do you know where cows go on their day off? The annual cow county fair, that’s where! They go for the prizes, they go for the ware, they go for the big bouncy castle lair! Every cow goes – the big and the small, They're looking forward to the big mirror hall! All the cows love it, it’s their favorite place, Most of them signed up for the annual fair race! They love the roller coaster going up and down, Everybody says it’s the biggest in town! Then the calves which are really tired, Ask the other cows if they can go home and retire. They all go home, tired as can be, And all fall asleep, dreaming happily. 4th Prize Emily P. (6th Grade, Manning School of Academics and Arts) On My Day Off From Work What should I do On my day off from maize My day off from grazing My day off from hay? What should I do When I’m not being milked To make buttery cheddar Or cream that’s like silk? Should I climb the highest mountain Or climb the biggest trees Take a splash in the river Or feel a cool breeze? Should I go up to space And find a new race Or should I go deep in the ocean To see unearthly motion? So many possibilities there are! I’ll reach for the stars! No one’s stopping me! Just you wait and see! Honorable Mention Lucy D. (6th Grade, Home School) What Do Cows Do On Their Day Off? On their day off, cows bask in delight, Thanks to Longmont Dairy, everything feels right. They wander the pastures, savoring the green, In a sunny retreat, where happiness is keen. With every soft moo, they express their cheer, Grateful for Longmont, their home so dear. |