On a trip to Japan with her family in 2019, Sasha Olsen was surprised at the ocean's pollution levels. There, she saw _______ sea animals.

“We went on this trip and at first I was so excited,” said Sasha. She is 10 years old and lives in Florida. “But when I saw the way the oceans became, I got _______. I wanted to know why things were this way but couldn’t find a(n) _______.”

Sasha _______ the help of her cousin, Narmina, who was 23 years old and got a college degree in business. Together, they _______ a group I Want My Ocean Back. Friends in the group got together on the weekends to clean the beaches. As time goes on, the group is doing different things to further protect the ocean. For example, the group has done something to ________ money, which will be used to clean up the beach. It will also go to conservation groups such as Oceana and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), because they work to _______ animals and their environments.

Also, Sasha invited local people to take part in an activity called “Kids Love the Oceans”. There, she spoke about the oceans’ problems. Guests made art out of rubbish collected from the _______ and they felt moved to share the moment. “Sasha has _______ many other kids to join the group and shown people that we’re able to make a _______,” Narmina said.

Sasha and Narmina hope to go on their work to neighboring cities. Hollywood is near.

The Joy Comes Again

Joy was not something I expected after a death in our family.

My son Brendan died in an accident when he was 15 years old. I spent time leaning about sadness to help my other children. My daughter, Lizzie is 10 years old and my son, Zack is 13 years old. I even bought a _______ on sadness and read it carefully.

The book taught me that they _______ to move through their sadness, not away from it. Then, in our living room, I got a chair and _______ dolls of Lizzie’s on it, so she could play with them and told them everything would be all right. Zack’s sadness was in the _______ of anger. He needed to move, so we filled our calendar with basketball games. After school, I watched him through the window as he played basketball hard alone. He jumped until he could not catch his _______ .

Each day, I watched for their sadness and _______ . I was not ready for their joy.

It came after my husband took them to the cemetery（墓地）. Six weeks after Brendan’s death. it was good that things went different when they came back home. I waited to _______ Lizzie. When she jumped out of the car, her eyes were full of _______ , not sadness. She said, “showed Brendan wheels for my toy cars.” I was surprised. She said, “I finally did a good one. I wanted to _______ him.”

Zack and Lizzie taught me to feel joy. They knew how to stay in the moment _______ it was happy or sad. We do have moments of happiness. It comes in the memories we share and the love we still feel.

Renewable energy is the energy that can be used again and again. The sun and the earth are sources（来源） of renewable energy. Here is some information about it.

A soccer player, Carson Pickett, was born without a left forearm. She didn’t have a role model when she was growing up. There was no one who looked like her to look up to, she said.

When she met 2-year-old Joseph Salvatore, she became the role model that she always wanted. Joseph was born without a left forearm as well, just like her. That has given Pickett and the little boy a special relationship.

“Truly within five minutes of meeting him, we had a connection,” Pickett said. That surprised her because Joseph was so young. “It was fantastic to me that it felt like he realized why we were connected,” she said.

Pickett met Joseph for the first time in April after a match. At that time, the player welcomed Joseph and showed him her arm. He raised his with a bright smile. Then, both of them were excited and felt like they were old friends.

Joseph’s mother, Colleen Salvatore, took the picture, which caught this happy and meaningful moment. She put it on the Internet and the photo quickly went hot.

Joseph’s parents have said that their son sees himself in this kind soccer player. Pickett said it went both ways. “I know I might be seen as his role model, but he’s also mine,” Pickett said. Joseph understands her “in a way other people can’t,” she said. “It’s just a gift and pictures mean a lot,” Pickett went on, “Hopefully when he gets older, he can see that and feel even more of what it means.”

Now, she wants Joseph and others like him to know one thing. The lesson is “Even if people see you as different, you should have confidence and do what you think it is right.”

Should Students Wear Uniforms?

Some schools have a rule saying that students must wear uniforms to class. Now, uniforms have become more common in public schools. Many schools say uniforms catch students’ attention in class. But some students think uniforms are uncomfortable. Should students wear uniforms?

Our magazine asked readers to weigh. They have different ideas and here, two of them share their ideas on it.

• YES!

Yuna Chong, 9, California

Uniforms are as much about safety as they are about a sense of group. Teachers don’t have to worry about losing sight of students at the playground or on a field trip. Also, when kids wear uniforms, they feel like they are part of the same group. I wear a uniform and feel like my school is one big team. I feel included.

Also, when everyone wears the same, you don’t have to worry about how you look. Parents can save money as well! And in the morning, I can save time because I don’t have to think too much about my clothing.

•No!

Sterling Heights, 12, Michigan

I don’t think kids should have to wear uniforms. If students are wearing the same thing, they can’t show themselves. Kids should feel like they can be their own person. They shouldn’t have to match. During school hours, we should also be comfortable.

If we feel uncomfortable in our uniforms, we can’t learn very well. For many, it can’t be more uncomfortable to be in a uniform all day. Next, parents have to go shopping and spend a lot of money on the uniforms that we never wear at home.

What is your idea about it? Do you wear uniforms when you go to school every day? Write to our students’ magazines and voice your ideas!

When a person is experiencing stress (压力), they can feel worried. Feeling stress is a common part of life. One way to ease stress is making art.

Maybe you already draw or paint for much fun. It is never too late to start. Anyone can make art if you can hold a brush or crayon, and then you can draw or paint.

Creating art has something to do with your body. When you draw or paint, your breathing slows. As you pay attention to your artwork, you will stop thinking about the stressful things of the day. Making art can even give you energy.

Making art is not just about relaxing yourself; it can also help you to clear your mind and make your spirit fresh. As the famous artist Pablo Picasso once said, “Art washes the dust (灰尘) of everyday life from the mind.”

Art can help you understand your own feelings. Through drawing and painting, you can tell feelings or ideas, which are hard to put into words.

If you do not know how to begin, here are some ways to start making art. First, without thinking about it carefully, choose colors that you like and start painting with them. Try not to think about shapes. Instead, just enjoy the colors. Second, carry a notebook with you. Try to draw or paint in it a little bit each day. Drawing or painting what you see will help you to feel connected to the things-around you, such as your living environment and sights.

How to be Patient

Have you ever been stuck in a long, slow-moving lunch line? If so, you are not patient, or we say, you have felt impatient. You have this kind of feeling when things aren’t happening as quickly as you want them to.

Impatience is something you can learn to control, though. A few simple ways can help quiet your impatient feelings.

How to be patient in the moment?

☆Find out what is causing your impatience.

Try to find out what is causing this feeling. Ask yourself, “Why am I feeling this way?” Maybe you are in a situation that is not like what you planned. For example, maybe you are very hungry. You thought you could get lunch in the dining hall quickly, but there is a longer line than you expected. Now you have to wait.

☆Take a deep breath.

Close your eyes and breathe in deeply. Hold your breath for a second and let the air out slowly. You will feel your body calm down. Sometimes impatience makes us say or do things we feel badly about later. Deep breathing can make you stop for a moment.

How to learn patience for the future?

When you feel impatient, write about it. Be sure to include your thoughts and feelings, too. Later, read what you wrote and look for ways. You may notice that similar situations always make you feel impatient. The next time you are in this situation, you will be more prepared.