Well, it's that time of year for many Elf12 kids...back to school!

We, the Council, want every child to be safe going to, in school, and returning home from school. There are some very good topics to read and be aware of about School Bus Safety on:

TMP - School Bus Safety.

We recommend parents and children review some very good points that are mentioned. Topics include:
     TMP - School Bus Safety#♥♥♥ - Safety Features of the bus - ♥♥♥
     TMP - School Bus Safety#♥♥♥ - Danger Zones - ♥♥♥
     TMP - School Bus Safety#♥♥♥ - Getting to the bus stop - ♥♥♥
     TMP - School Bus Safety#♥♥♥ - Getting on the bus - ♥♥♥
     TMP - School Bus Safety#♥♥♥ - Riding the bus - ♥♥♥
     TMP - School Bus Safety#♥♥♥ - Getting off the bus - ♥♥♥

So, we want you all to remain safe, so you can come on Elf12 and have fun!

Be Safe!!!

We, the Council, are happy to announce the winners in the following contests:
In the Mother's Day Poetry Contest, the winner is:

[Morningstar Rising]!

"The Love Of A Mother"
          The love of a mother, is like no other
          It lingers with you, till the end of time
          A mother will hold you, whenever you fall
          She'll wipe away your tears, but thats not all
          She'll tuck you into bed, she'll even sing you a song
          She'll bake you a cake, for no reason at all
          Her love is true, its just for you
          
          The love of a mother, is like no other
          It shines real bright, on the darkest of nights
          She'll push you to excel, in all that you do
          She'll hold your hand, she'll make you laugh
          She'll give you kisses, she'll hug you tight
          She'll fill you with love, all through your life

          On this day made just for you
          I wish you love my dear sweet mother
          Today the flowers bloom just for you
          May you be filled with lots of joy
          The birds they chirp a joyful tune
          May love shine its bright light on you
          My dear sweet mother, I love you true
          A Happy Mothers Day, I wish for you.

In the Father's Day Poetry Contest, the winner is:

[Kieli]!

"Dear Daddy,"
          You taught me how to love,
          When I was very small...
          You never let me cry,
          When I should ever fall...
          You held me close
          Unto your heart
          Through every day and night,
          And even now that you are gone,
          I feel your arms so tight.
          I miss you Dad,
          You left too soon,
          I hurt so much inside...
          To know I never got to say
          I'm sorry or goodbye.
          But even now,
          I do my best,
          To try and make you proud,
          Because I know
          Without a doubt,
          You're there, behind a cloud.
          And every day,
          I pray deep down,
          That I could only be
          Half as good of a parent as you,
          To the grandson you never see...
          My shining star,
          My northern light,
          Our hearts ever entwined;
          For all the lives I touch,
          You touch, from now and
          All through time.

          Rest In Peace - Michael Warren Osborne, 1949-2001

Thank you ladies for your lovely entries!
We would have liked to have seen more entries. Maybe next year?

Reminder:

If anyone's badges, trophies, Adoptables, and/or Collectable Cards Inc. have seemingly vanished, either message a Council member or place a comment about it on the Council Page. Thank you!